Description
Fudgy, dark chocolate brownie bites shaped like footballs and decorated with tangy cream cheese frosting laces. A themed dessert that balances rich cocoa with bright acidity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz high-quality dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325F and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stir the granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture.
- Whisk in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the batter is glossy.
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt together, then gently fold the dry ingredients into the batter using a spatula until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Use an oval cutter or knife to cut the chilled brownies into football shapes.
- Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and additional vanilla extract until stiff and smooth.
- Pipe a center line and short cross-lines on each brownie to create the football laces.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American