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Perfect Football Brownie Bites with Easy Peanut Butter Frosting

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Fudgy, football-shaped brownie bites topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting. Perfect for game day, these easy treats are cute, delicious, and disappear fast.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (optional)
  • White candy melts or white chocolate (optional, for laces)
  • Green sprinkles or shredded coconut (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a mini football-shaped pan with non-stick spray or melted butter.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, folding gently with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Fill each football mold about 2/3 full using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  5. Let brownie bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely (about 20-30 minutes).
  6. For the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat softened butter and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, then heavy cream and vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high for 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Adjust consistency with additional cream or powdered sugar if needed.
  7. Transfer frosting to a piping bag or zip-top bag with a small corner snipped off. Pipe a generous swirl onto each cooled brownie bite.
  8. Optional: Melt white candy melts or white chocolate in the microwave (20-second intervals). Transfer to a small piping bag and pipe two short lines across each frosted brownie bite to resemble football laces.
  9. Serve at room temperature. For a game-day presentation, arrange on a platter with green sprinkles or shredded coconut to mimic grass.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies fudgy. Use room temperature eggs to prevent butter from seizing. Watch bake time closely; start checking at 10 minutes. Cool brownies completely before frosting to prevent melting. For a dairy-free option, use vegan butter and dairy-free milk. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freeze unfrosted brownie bites for up to 2 months.

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