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Football Brownies

These Football Brownies are a perfect fusion of fudgy texture and rich chocolate coating, shaped into adorable footballs for your game day celebrations.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1 box brownie mix Ghirardelli's recommended for rich chocolate flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances sweetness and balances flavors.
  • 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips Opt for semi-sweet for perfect gooey texture.
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream Works best for a silky smooth coating.
  • 2 tablespoons Irish cream Substitute with coffee creamer for a non-alcoholic option.
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar For icing finish.
  • 4 teaspoons milk Adjust based on desired icing consistency.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking pan (about 9x13 inches) with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, prepare the brownie mix according to package directions, adding the 1/4 teaspoon of salt for enhanced flavor. Stir until well combined.
  3. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 20-23 minutes until a toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs. For perfect fudgy texture, slightly underbake.
  4. Let the brownies cool in the pan for about 30 minutes, then carefully lift them out using the parchment paper.
  5. Cut the brownies into football shapes using a cookie cutter.
Chocolate Coating
  1. Heat the cream in a saucepan until steaming. Remove from heat and pour it over the chocolate chips in a bowl. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth. Mix in the Irish cream.
  2. Dip each football brownie into the chocolate coating, ensuring they’re fully covered. Place them on a cooling rack to let excess chocolate drip off.
Icing
  1. In a separate bowl, combine the powdered sugar and milk, mixing until you have a smooth, pipeable consistency.
  2. Use a piping bag to add icing laces on each brownie. Chill in the fridge for about 5 minutes to set the icing.
Serving
  1. Enjoy your fabulous Football Brownies, watching them disappear!

Notes

Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for a week. They can be frozen for up to 2 months.