No one wants to fuss with forks and plates when the game is on. So, this lineup of football-friendly desserts is perfect for game day. There is an assortment of handheld treats that are easy for friends and family to grab between plays (or during one of the many commercial breaks).
If chocolate is your thing, there are rich Guinness brownies and easy marshmallow chocolate brownies. Just want a bite of something sweet? Try our caramel chocolate layered fudge or salty-sweet saltine toffee. Need an easy cookie recipe? Try cake mix cookies, drop sugar cookies, or bacon chocolate chip cookies (yes, that says bacon). There’s something for every fan and taste bud.
Georgia Cornbread Dessert
“Don’t let the name fool you. This is a great dessert served with vanilla ice cream.” – Dianne
Drop Sugar Cookies
“I make these cookies whenever I don’t feel like dealing with the hassles of cut-out cookies.” – Kathy
Peanut Butter Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
“They don’t last long in my house and are the most asked for cookies by family and friends.” – Deneece
Coffee Cake
“I’ve been making this coffee cake for 30 years! It’s always been a family and friend favorite. There won’t be any leftovers.” – Tammi
Bea’s Millionaires
“Chocolate, caramel, and nuts…that’s what I’m talking about! These will melt in your mouth.” – Bea
Hocus Pocus Buns
“Watch these hocus pocus buns disappear after you make them!” – Rachel
Guinness Brownies
“A rich, decadent treat for St. Patrick’s Day or any time of year!” – Kim
Naughty Cheesecake Bars
“With two kinds of cookies in the crust, a cheesecake center, and a cookie and candy topping, these bars are truly naughty!” – Laurel
Tiger Butter
“This three-ingredients Tiger Butter is a creamy fudge-like treat with peanut butter and chocolate swirled together.” – Debbie
Double Crunch Peanut Butter and Jam Bars
“We love crunchy peanut butter and cherry jam together. Baked in a bar, you’d better grab one while you still can. I always have to make three batches so everyone gets seconds.” – Kait
Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies
“Two of my favorite things – bacon and chocolate chip cookies! This is a perfect meld of flavors.” – Colleen
Saltine Toffee
“Before I tried this recipe I was skeptical. I mean how could saltines ever turn into toffee? Well, I’m a skeptic no more. This is a wonderful treat that keeps well in the fridge and seems to taste better after a few days.” – Candy
Apple Butter Bars
“My mother made these delicious bars often when I was growing up. No apple butter on hand? Fruit spreads, preserves, jams, and jellies work just fine.” – Hannah
Cake Mix Cookies
“It doesn’t get much easier than this! Use any boxed cake mix. The ingredients can be mixed together faster than it takes to write down the recipe.” – Terrie
Very Easy Marshmallow Chocolate Brownies
“I came up with this using some leftover marshmallow and chocolate icing. They are a gooey chocolate treat!” – Dana
Caramel Chocolate Layered Fudge
“A to-die-for dessert. Try eating just one; it won’t happen. This recipe has a few steps, but so worth it.” – Debbie
Pat’s Ricotta Cookies
“Chilling the dough overnight helps these tender cookies keep their puffy shape during baking. A simple orange glaze adds extra sweetness.” – Patricia
Hello Dollies
“Not for the diet cautious. It’s scrumptious and easy to make. ” – Zelda
Toasted Coconut Shortbread Cookie
“First cookie to disappear from your cookie tray! This cookie can be rolled out and cut into shapes as well. Just make 2 disks instead of logs before refrigerating.” – Wendy
Nanaimo Bars Recipe
“Super easy no-bake bars with a chocolate crumb base topped with a custard icing layer, all topped off with a chocolate ganache topping!” – Kevin