Whether you’re hosting a big game day party or just watching with a few friends, it’s nice to have a mix of easy desserts that feel fun and a little festive. These Super Bowl treats are simple to make and perfect for sharing. Most are handheld or made to look like footballs, which adds to the fun without being over the top.
If you’re looking for sweet snacks that fit the football theme without being too fussy, this list has you covered.
1. Fudgy Football Brownies
These fudgy brownies are shaped like footballs and covered in a smooth chocolate glaze. They’re rich and chewy on the inside, with just the right amount of sweetness. You can use a football-shaped cookie cutter or shape them by hand if you don’t have one. The texture is soft, almost gooey, and they hold together well, which makes them great for parties or game day trays.
Learn how to make these fudgy football brownies with this easy recipe right here.
2. Oreo Cream Cheese Football Dip
This sweet dip is made with crushed Oreos, cream cheese, and a little sugar, shaped into a football for fun. It’s creamy, rich, and best served with graham crackers, pretzels, or even fruit slices. The outside is coated with more crushed Oreos to look like the texture of a football, and a bit of white icing adds the laces. It’s a no-bake dessert that’s easy to make ahead.
Check out how to make this Oreo cream cheese football dip with the full recipe here.
3. Football Rice Krispies
Rice Krispies treats get a football makeover with this recipe. You shape the classic marshmallow mixture into footballs and decorate the top with icing laces. The result is a crispy, chewy, sweet snack that’s easy to grab and go. These are especially great if you’re serving a crowd and want something that’s not too messy but still feels festive.
Follow this recipe to make your own football Rice Krispies treats at this link.
4. Football Puppy Chow
This is a simple twist on the usual puppy chow (also called muddy buddies). It’s made with chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar tossed over Chex cereal, then dressed up to look game-day ready. You can add chocolate candies or little football decorations to match the theme. It’s crunchy, sweet, and super easy to make in a big batch.
You can find the full steps for this football puppy chow right here.
5. Football Pretzel Rods
These pretzel rods are dipped in chocolate and decorated with white icing to look like little footballs. They’re salty, sweet, and crunchy all in one. Kids and adults both tend to love them, and they’re easy to make with just a few ingredients. You can make a bunch at once and keep them fresh until game day.
Here’s how to make football pretzel rods with this simple recipe here.
6. Football Dirt Cups
These layered dirt cups are a fun mix of pudding, crushed Oreos, and whipped cream. They’re topped with little football-shaped candies or decorations to fit the theme. You can make them in clear plastic cups so you can see the layers, which makes them look extra nice on the table.
See how to make these football-themed dirt cups by checking out the recipe right here.
7. Football Oreo Truffles
These truffles are made with crushed Oreos and cream cheese, then dipped in chocolate and shaped like footballs. They’re smooth and creamy inside with a rich chocolate shell. The icing laces on top add a fun game-day look. They’re small and easy to serve, which makes them great for party trays.
Make your own football-shaped Oreo truffles by following the recipe here.
8. Football Whoopie Pies
These soft chocolate whoopie pies are filled with a light vanilla frosting and shaped to look like footballs. The cake part is moist and just a little dense, which pairs well with the smooth filling. They’re a little more work than some of the other desserts on this list, but still very doable.
You can try making these football whoopie pies with the help of this recipe at this link.
9. Brownie Batter Dip
If you like the flavor of brownies but don’t want to bake, this dip is a great choice. It’s made with cream cheese, cocoa powder, and a bit of sugar to taste like raw brownie batter (but safe to eat). It’s rich, smooth, and great for dipping with fruit, cookies, or pretzels.
Check out this recipe for a creamy brownie batter dip right here.
10. Superbowl Slutty Brownies
These brownies are extra thick and layered with cookie dough, Oreos, and brownie batter all baked into one pan. They’re rich, gooey, and super satisfying. Each bite gives you a mix of chocolate chip cookie and soft brownie with a little crunch from the Oreos in between.
Try making these layered Super Bowl slutty brownies using this recipe at this link.
Final Thoughts
You don’t need anything fancy to make game day feel special—just a few treats that taste good and match the fun of the Super Bowl. Whether you go for something quick like puppy chow or take your time with layered brownies, these desserts are easy to share and enjoy.
Pick a couple that sound good, and enjoy the game with something sweet.
