Description

Dense, fudgy brownies cut into football shapes and drizzled with salty-sweet peanut butter laces. These make-ahead treats are perfect for Super Bowl parties or any game day gathering.

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
1 cup (175 grams) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
2/3 cup (85 grams) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup (128 grams) creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon coconut oil or shortening (for laces)
Flaky sea salt (for sprinkling)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides, and grease lightly.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between intervals, until smooth and glossy.
Whisk in eggs and sugar vigorously for about one minute until the mixture is lighter in color and glossy. Add vanilla extract and mix.
Gently fold in the flour using a spatula until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges pull away slightly and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
Let brownies cool completely in the pan (about 30 minutes). Lift out using parchment overhang.
Use a 2.5-inch round cutter to cut out circles from the cooled brownies.
Melt peanut butter with coconut oil in the microwave for 30 seconds until smooth. Transfer to a Ziploc bag and snip a tiny corner.
Drizzle lines across the brownie circles to mimic football laces. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Let peanut butter set for 10 minutes at room temperature or 5 minutes in the fridge.

Notes

Brownies continue to cook as they cool, so aim for slightly underdone in the center for a fudgy texture. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For best results, bake brownies ahead of time and add peanut butter laces just before serving to prevent sogginess. You can also press brownie scraps into a separate pan to make brownie bites.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie football
Calories: 180
Sugar: 18
Sodium: 45
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 5
Carbohydrates: 22
Fiber: 1
Protein: 3

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