Things can get tense during the Super Bowl—so why not add some sweetness to game day with these irresistible desserts? From blondies and cheesecake bars to football cupcakes, sugar cookies, and sheet cakes (and fresh fruit and chocolate sauce for dipping), we have the winning treats that will appeal to everyone, no matter which team they're rooting for.
7 Make-Ahead Super Bowl Foods That Will Score Big on Game Day
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Chocolate-Peanut-Butter-Caramel Cereal Bars
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Bar cookies are a smart dessert option for a Super Bowl party, since you can make them ahead and cut them into individual portions. They're plated and ready before the game starts. These rich treats feature a crispy, marshmallow-laden rice cereal and a thin layer of peanut-butter caramel under a chocolate-shell topping.
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Three-Layer Pound Cake
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A rich chocolate base, lighter cocoa center, and buttery top make this pound cake party ready.
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Test Kitchen's Favorite Churros
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Delight your family with an unexpected and unique dessert to eat during the second half of the Super Bowl. These chocolate-dipped sugary dough bites are well worth the wait.
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Dark Chocolate Walnut Date Bar
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A decadent but better-for-you option, this gluten-free dessert is a no-bake treat made with coconut oil, walnuts, peanut butter, semisweet chocolate. It's refined sugar free, its sweetness from chopped dates.
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S'mores Bars
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A delicious cross between krispie treats and classic s'mores, these bar cookies can be served in traditional squares or cut into fun shapes.
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Butter Pecan Blondies
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Everyone will be team blondies after they taste these nutty bar cookies.
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Red-Velvet Sheet Cake
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Feed a crowd with this sure-to-please sheet cake. The balance of cocoa powder, butter, sugar, eggs, and sour cream gives our red velvet an almost fudge-like flavor. Swoops of tangy cream-cheese frosting make a delectable finishing touch.
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Chocolate Bundt Cake with Chocolate-Cream Cheese Filling
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There's something so satisfying about a perfect Bundt cake. Whether or not your Super Bowl team wins or loses, everyone goes home happy after they have a slice of this dessert.
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Three-Ingredient Mango Sorbet
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Here's a make-ahead dessert you can scoop when your crowd is ready for a sweet and refreshing treat. Make this easy sorbet using store-bought frozen mango chunks, maple syrup or agave, and lemon juice for the ultimate cooling dessert.
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Chewy Brownies
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Looking for a guaranteed score from even the pickiest of eaters? These chewy brownies get a cheer every time. As an added bonus, they come together in just one hour.
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Football Cupcakes
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You can't celebrate the Super Bowl without football cupcakes! Thanks to chocolate mints, it's easy to achieve the artistry you see here. Serve them for dessert during the game or wrap them up as party favors.
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Quick Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
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No one can resist fudge. And with the powerhouse flavor combination that is chocolate and peanut butter, this dessert will win the Heisman trophy.
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Chocolate Sheet Cake with Vanilla Buttercream
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A chocolate and vanilla sheet cake is a classic dessert everyone will root for during the Super Bowl.
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Almond-Coconut Chewy Chocolate Cookies
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Looking for a better-for-you dessert option? This almond flour and coconut mixture is surprisingly sweet and perfect for a Super Bowl dessert spread.
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Cowboy Coconut Bars
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Coconut flakes, toasted pecans, and semisweet chocolate are just a few tempting ingredients that make these aptly named Cowboy Coconut Bars a crowd-pleasing treat—they're perfect for the Super Bowl.
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Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Nothing beats a perfectly cooked chocolate chip cookie—and these classics don't disappoint.
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Chewy Irish-Coffee Blondies
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These chewy, gooey blondies require only 15 minutes of prep. Their Irish-coffee-inspired flavor ensures they'll be eaten up well before the anticipated Super Bowl halftime show.
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S'mores Bark
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If your family loves the flavor of s'mores, this easier to eat (and far less messy) iteration of the classic dessert is sure to delight. And with just 15 minutes of prep work, you'll have enough time to make a double batch of this sweet treat.
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Creamy Lemon Squares
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Need a fresh, perky dessert for halftime? Make these classic lemon bars. They're easy to serve and easy to love.
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Perfect Sugar Cookies
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There's a reason why sugar cookies are considered classics. Bake this cookies if you want a winning dessert.
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Almond Shortbread Cookies
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We think the homemade almond butter is the best part of these shortbread sandwich cookies. Make them and see if you agree.
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Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
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Chocolate kisses sit atop peanut butter cookies for a simple dessert that's hard to beat.
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Mixed Fruit and Nut Cookies
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The Super Bowl can make even the calmest of sports fans nutty, so serve up these mixed fruit and nut cookies for a salty-sweet bite.
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S'more Quesadillas
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Unexpected, but so delicious, this Super Bowl dessert will be gone in a flash. Flour tortillas replace traditional graham crackers for a Southwestern take.
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Oat and Spelt Shortbread
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These melting bites are full of nutrient-packed oats and spelt flour.
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Magic Blondie Bites
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Chocolate chips, dried cherries, toasted coconuts, and chopped walnuts come together in one pleasing dessert that will have your small gathering for the Super Bowl asking for seconds.
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Mini Cheesecake Jars
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Let your crowd enjoy the rich and tangy sweetness of cheesecake in individual portions.
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Tahini Fruit Dip
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A platter of your favorite fruits surrounds nutty, rich tahini for a sweet and protein-packed dessert that will give everyone the energy they need to keep cheering on their team.
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Cheesecake Squares
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Easier to serve than a big cheesecake, these squares get a touch of tartness from a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice—making them a lip-smacking dessert for game day.
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Buckwheat Chocolate-Chip Cookies with Sea Salt
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A nutritious take on the classic chocolate chip cookie, these treats have buckwheat flour (in addition to all-purpose), which gives them a nutty taste that's sure to win.
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Bar Cookies
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This classic flavor combination comes to the dessert table and makes an irresistible treat.
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Fruit Jumbles
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Nutrient-rich and packed with good-for-you ingredients, these fruity bites are any easy way to sneak a healthy option onto the dessert table.
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Hazelnut Tri-Color Cookies
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Pay homage to the classic Italian-American rainbow cookie with these scrumptious tri-color treats.
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