How do you make brownies more fudgy than cakey?

Use less flour, more fat (butter or chocolate), and bake until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the texture dense and chewy.

Can I use boxed brownie mix for football brownies?

Yes! Start with your favorite mix, but replace the water with milk and add an extra egg yolk for richness. You’ll still get that fudgy bite, especially when decorated creatively.

What can I use instead of a cookie cutter for shaping football brownies?

A sharp paring knife works great. Cut gentle curves on each side to mimic a football shape, then smooth edges with your fingers before decorating.

How far in advance can I make fudgy football brownies?

You can bake and decorate them up to 2 days ahead and store them in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze them and thaw on game day.

Fudgy Football Brownies That Score Big on Game Day

Name: Fudgy Football Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 16 brownies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter; 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1 1/4 cups brown sugar; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 tsp salt; White icing for decoration

Description

Rich, fudgy brownies cut into football shapes and decorated with icing laces for the perfect game-day treat.

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter

8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped

1 1/4 cups brown sugar

3/4 cup granulated sugar

4 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 tsp salt

White icing for decoration

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.

2. Melt butter and chocolate together until smooth; cool slightly.

3. Whisk in sugars, then eggs and vanilla until combined.

4. Sift in flour, cocoa, and salt; fold gently to combine.

5. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan and bake 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.

6. Cool completely, then cut into ovals with a cookie cutter or knife.

7. Pipe white icing down the center and add crosshatch lines for laces.

8. Serve immediately or store for later.

Notes

For extra fudginess, remove brownies from oven when slightly underbaked in the center.

Brownies can be made 2 days ahead or frozen for up to 2 months.

Decorate after thawing for best results.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: 280
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 60mg