Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes 33 Super Bowl Desserts That (Almost) Taste Sweeter Than Winning These desserts will have everyone cheering when they take a bite. By Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 4, 2024 Close 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 01 of 33 Chocolate-Peanut-Butter-Caramel Cereal Bars Nico Schinco 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. View Recipe 02 of 33 Three-Layer Pound Cake Sidney Bensimon A rich chocolate base, lighter cocoa center, and buttery top make this pound cake party ready. View Recipe 03 of 33 Test Kitchen's Favorite Churros Will Anderson 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. View Recipe 04 of 33 Dark Chocolate Walnut Date Bar Sidney Bensimon 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. View Recipe 05 of 33 S'mores Bars Kana Okada A delicious cross between krispie treats and classic s'mores, these bar cookies can be served in traditional squares or cut into fun shapes. View Recipe 06 of 33 Butter Pecan Blondies Ren Fuller Everyone will be team blondies after they taste these nutty bar cookies. View Recipe 07 of 33 Red-Velvet Sheet Cake Con Poulos 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. View Recipe 08 of 33 Chocolate Bundt Cake with Chocolate-Cream Cheese Filling Kate Mathis 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. View Recipe 09 of 33 Three-Ingredient Mango Sorbet Nico Schinco 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. View Recipe 10 of 33 Chewy Brownies 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. View Recipe 11 of 33 Football Cupcakes 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. View Recipe 12 of 33 Quick Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Mike Krautter No one can resist fudge. And with the powerhouse flavor combination that is chocolate and peanut butter, this dessert will win the Heisman trophy. View Recipe 13 of 33 Chocolate Sheet Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Alpha Smoot A chocolate and vanilla sheet cake is a classic dessert everyone will root for during the Super Bowl. View Recipe 14 of 33 Almond-Coconut Chewy Chocolate Cookies Chris Simpson 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. View Recipe 15 of 33 Cowboy Coconut Bars 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. View Recipe 16 of 33 Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Bryan Gardner Nothing beats a perfectly cooked chocolate chip cookie—and these classics don't disappoint. View Recipe 17 of 33 Chewy Irish-Coffee Blondies 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. View Recipe 18 of 33 S'mores Bark 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. View Recipe 19 of 33 Creamy Lemon Squares Need a fresh, perky dessert for halftime? Make these classic lemon bars. They're easy to serve and easy to love. View Recipe 20 of 33 Perfect Sugar Cookies Lennart Weinbull There's a reason why sugar cookies are considered classics. Bake this cookies if you want a winning dessert. View Recipe 21 of 33 Almond Shortbread Cookies Mike Krautter We think the homemade almond butter is the best part of these shortbread sandwich cookies. Make them and see if you agree. View Recipe 22 of 33 Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies Bryan Gardner Chocolate kisses sit atop peanut butter cookies for a simple dessert that's hard to beat. View Recipe 23 of 33 Mixed Fruit and Nut Cookies 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. View Recipe 24 of 33 S'more Quesadillas David Tsay Unexpected, but so delicious, this Super Bowl dessert will be gone in a flash. Flour tortillas replace traditional graham crackers for a Southwestern take. View Recipe 25 of 33 Oat and Spelt Shortbread Sidney Bensimon These melting bites are full of nutrient-packed oats and spelt flour. View Recipe 26 of 33 Magic Blondie Bites 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. View Recipe 27 of 33 Mini Cheesecake Jars Burcu Avsar Let your crowd enjoy the rich and tangy sweetness of cheesecake in individual portions. View Recipe 28 of 33 Tahini Fruit Dip Mike Krautter 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. View Recipe 29 of 33 Cheesecake Squares 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. View Recipe 30 of 33 Buckwheat Chocolate-Chip Cookies with Sea Salt Mikkel Vang 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. View Recipe 31 of 33 Peanut Butter and Jelly Bar Cookies This classic flavor combination comes to the dessert table and makes an irresistible treat. View Recipe 32 of 33 Fruit Jumbles 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. View Recipe 33 of 33 Hazelnut Tri-Color Cookies Alpha Smoot Pay homage to the classic Italian-American rainbow cookie with these scrumptious tri-color treats. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit