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November 11, 2011 Food Football Friday

Football Brownies – Football Friday

Who cares about football? There’s CHOCOLATE!

For this Football Friday, I’m trying my hand at making football brownies.  I followed the directions on my chosen box of brownies (I heart Duncan Hines brownie and cake mixes) and covered them with a store purchased frosting.  Hey, it was fast and easy and that’s what you need if you’re making a bunch of things for a Football party, right?  I got this idea from the Betty Crocker website and thank them for the awesome idea!  Here’s a link to their recipe.

Overkill. That’s the word you’re looking for.

Joy’s kitchen theory goes, “If a little is good, then more is better.”  It’s rarely true and this is no exception. I was supposed to line the dish with foil or parchment paper (I read that parchment was the way to go) and then spray it so the brownies don’t stick.  I look at that puddle and wonder how much time passed as I sprayed.  This is why you should not watch tv while you prepare things.  It also explains my overkill when it comes to the microwave.  Don’t ask.

I do admire this pull out rack. Perfect for non-super-tall people like myself.

Remember when our ovens burned up?  Check out this card I made commemorating that drama.  Well, we had that fixed but recently the control panel went bad and the ovens would go on and off repeatedly throughout the day, as well as during cooking.  Considering the absolute fire hazard they were, we finally bought new ovens.  The new ovens are smarter than I am and can do more than some computers.  LOL!  You know what else?  They make great brownies from a box.  Food Network is that you on the phone?

Football Brownies…don’t run them in for a touchdown.

I think those cookie cutters did a GREAT job.  The skills of the icing decorator need much improvement. 😉  Some of the laces look like Kanji letters, others Christmas trees.  I also should have used something easier to work with than that cookie icing.  Live and learn.  I shall go on to bake another day.

I read on the Betty Crocker site that you could make a football template for your brownies and just cut around it to form the little footballs.  For a perfect football shape, you could cut your template out using a Cricut or Silhouette.  I did what fit my “need it quick and easy” requirements.  That means I bought football shaped cutters from Amazon and had them overnighted because I was running late making my brownies.  LOL!  Here’s a link to these super cute cutters: Wilton 4 Piece Football Cookie Cutter Set.

Yum, I should start making all of my posts edible. Ahhh, donut Football Friday here I come. 😉

Don’t forget the food in your football celebrations!  Sometimes that’s the best part, even if it doesn’t turn out exactly like it looks in the picture. 😉

Have an Mmmmsome (sorry talking with my mouth full of brownie…)AWESOME WEEKEND!

By the way…are you a Sugar Artist or Confectioner?  Food Network is having a Casting Call for the 2012 Halloween Wars.  I’m think they’re looking for more than my brownies from a box, so I won’t be applying, but if you’ve got the skills YOU SHOULD!  Here’s the Food Network Casting Call link.  Good luck!


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Comments

  1. scrapper69 says

    November 11, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Sorry I haven't been around much Joy! Been super busy with a business venture! Had to stop by and check out your Friday Football! ;) I LOVE brownies and yours look yummy! I'm not so good with the frosting myself but yours look great! Perfect Football snack! :)
  2. Charlotte says

    November 11, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Joy, I am loving thise brownies. The cookie cutter did a great job and you did a mighty fine job yourself with the icing. ROLL TIDE!!! Charlotte
  3. yonascraps says

    November 13, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    Glad to see you still kicking. I was afraid you would still at the hospital after that lost to LSU. lol i told my aunt the same joke she too is a huge fan of alabama
  4. kaperture says

    November 14, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Everything about this is awesome except the Crimson Tide logo the brownies surround! (hehe) I think your football laces are super artsy. TFS your wit and wisdom! Kayla
  5. Amy says

    November 15, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Yummy! :)
  6. cricuteer says

    November 15, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Love these Brownies. Roll Tide!!! Way to go girl.
  7. cricutharper says

    November 16, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Your football brownies look absolutely delicious! Very cute, I love them. What a great idea.
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Hi friends! I’m a North Georgia/Atlanta mom, wife, crafter, DIYer, foodie who loves to travel and spend time with my husband & 3 grown kids. Our furry housemates include, Scout, a blue & brown eyed rescue pup and a 5 year old English Mastiff, named Saban. (Roll Tide!) They rule our home. We’re currently working on updating our house after watching way too much HGTV. We’re reno obsessed!

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