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Ah, Super Bowl Sunday. Whether your team is actually playing in the game or you’re just in it for the halftime show, we can all agree on one thing: a girl’s gotta eattttt. And lucky for all you hungry/hangry sports fans out there, Super Bowl parties typically have some of the best snack spreads you'll ever encounter. I don’t know why football makes everyone bring their recipe A-game, but I'm here for it.
Of course, no Super Bowl party is complete without a solid dessert station. It's simply a necessity. And if you've been called to bring ze desserts this year (or at least one of them), you've come to the right place. We've got a loooong list of sweet recipes (40, to be exact) perfect for the sports party of the year. Some take the assignment literally and turn sugary snacks into actual footballs (heads up: you may want to invest in pig skin-shaped cookie cutters and a squeeze tube of white icing) while others just taste really damn good. Either way, you really can't go wrong with these desserts.
So, whether you’re watching the game with friends or people who take the sport *way* too seriously, you'll def be the MVP if you whip up one of the treats below. Scroll down to find the best of the best Super Bowl desserts and get ready to scream "Go sports!" in between commercials.
1
Chocolate Crème Brulée
You only need four ingredients to make this cocoa-fied crème brulée: cream, eggs, sugar, and chocolate. You'll also need a kitchen torch, but trust me, that's worth the investment just because of how badass you'll feel when using it.
2
Deviled Hearts
Deviled eggs...but make them no-bake-cheesecake-stuffed strawberries. So creamy, and so colorful. Bonus points if one of the teams playing is dressed in red.
3
Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
If you'd sell your soul for a steamy mug of Mexican hot chocolate, you need these thick 'n' gooey cookies asap. You might notice a subtle spicy flavor thanks to sprinkles of both cinnamon and chili powder. YUM.
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4
Apple Cider Blondies
Regular blondies are good, but blondies made moist thanks to spiced apple cider are waaay better. The nutty brown butter in the batter is just a bonus.
5
Chocolate Lasagna
Dessert > everything else, so chocolate lasagna > regular lasagna. That's an equation I can understand. Your guests will think you spent forever on this unique treat, but it's really just lots of layers of crushed Oreos, cream, chocolate pudding, and chocolate chips. It's sooo much easier to put together than the noodle and sauce variety, trust.
6
Cornflake Tart
Cereal belongs in every meal. If you agree with that statement, please allow me to introduce you to this classic British dessert: the cornflake tart. The filling is a mix of cornflakes (duh), butter, and syrup, so it's crunchy and gooey at the same damn time.
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7
Football Buckeyes
Chocolate + peanut butter is a legendary combo that can’t be beat, and these traditional candies can easily be shaped into footballs for a little bit more of a ~sporty~ dessert. Trust us, they’re so much better than just putting out a bowl of Reese's cups.
8
Brown Butter-Glazed Peanut Butter Blondies
Any dessert Tieghan Gerard makes with brown butter is basically a guaranteed touchdown, and these blondie bites are no different. They’re the perfect mix of sweet and salty, and can be made with or without chocolate, depending on what kinda mood you’re in.
9
Cracker Jack & Pretzel Treats
Buy me some peanuts and cracker jacks…oh, oops, wrong sport? These little bites are held together with marshmallows, peanuts, pretzels, and cracker jacks, and they're always in season. Plus, they take 30 minutes tops to make, so you can throw them together during the pregame coverage.
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10
Concession Stand Crackers
Maybe you aren’t a fan of super sweet desserts, or maybe you’re looking for a way to use up the last of those holiday M&Ms that have been sitting in the back of your pantry. Either way, these chocolate-candy-coated crackers are easy to make and leave out during the game.
11
Caramel Mocha Nutella Brownies
I mean, just look at the name. Do you honestly need me to sell you on these? They're basically the brownie version of a Starbucks menu hack with a little hint of Kahlúa thrown in. I'll take the whole pan, thanks.
12
Margarita Truffles
The only thing better than a margarita? A marg in dessert form. These tequila-infused truffles are boozy treats your guests will love to eat before, during, and after the game. I'm not telling you to wash 'em down with shots of tequila, but I'm also not not saying that...
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13
Puppy Chow
Chex cereal, chocolate chips, peanut butter, and powdered sugar. That’s it. That’s the recipe. Make extra, because the bowl may not make it past the first quarter.
14
Banana Pudding
Even if your guests say they don't like bananas, tell them to suck it up and try this recipe. It's mind-blowingly delicious—layered with Nilla wafers, banana slices, and creamy homemade pudding—and perfect for doling out in single-serving cups.
15
Chocolate Caramel Cookies
Cookies are the way to go when it comes to party desserts, and these chocolatey, caramel-y cuties are the sweetest way to end the game, no matter who comes out on top.
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16
Funfetti Cake Mix Cookie Bars
It’s a fact: Life is better with sprinkles. Made from boxed cake mix, these cookie bars are super easy to whip up the day of the game.
17
Monster Cookie Dough Dip
Packed with M&Ms, peanut butter, oats, and chocolate chips, this dessert dip should abso-freaking-lutely be in your lineup. Serve it with sliced apples, pretzels, or graham crackers, or just say f*ck it and eat it straight with a spoon.
18
Beer & Pretzel Cupcakes
Ah, beer. It’s a must-have for any Super Bowl party, and these cupcakes are the closest thing you’ll get to lining up at the concession stand at the actual game.
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19
Rocky Road Candy
Chocolate chips, dark chocolate chunks, peanuts, marshmallows, and peanut butter are all the ingredients required to make these no-bake treats/delicious blobs. You might even have all those in your cabinets already!
20
Cake Pops
I mean, you could make a cake. You could even make a football cake. Or, you could make these bite-sized balls of cake on a stick dipped in frosting and covered in colorful sprinkles. You choose, but as long as there’s cake in some form, then you're doing great.
Hannah Chubb
Lifestyle Editor
Hannah Chubb is the lifestyle editor at Cosmopolitan, covering all things home, travel, food, health, career, and more. She spends pretty much every hour of every day curating the internet for the best new products, trends, and travel destinations. You can typically find her looking for houses she can’t afford on Zillow or Airbnb, planning her next meal before she gets to the restaurant, or taking all of the Justin Bieber classes over and over and over again on Peloton. Follow her on Instagram.
