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Whether you’re gathering in the parking lot before kickoff or hosting friends at home for the big game, no tailgate is complete without something sweet. The best tailgate desserts are easy to share, simple to transport, and delicious enough to keep everyone coming back for more. From handheld treats and bite-sized sweets to festive football-inspired desserts, there are plenty of options to add something sweet to your game day spread.
Looking for inspiration? Here are some of our favorite desserts for a tailgate party.
10 TAILGATE DESSERT IDEAS
DECORATED CUTOUT COOKIES
Sugar cookies are a versatile choice for game day, plus easy to package and enjoy without utensils. Decorate them with footballs, jerseys, helmets, goal posts, or your team’s colors! These can even be shaped as footballs, helmets, or football fields.
FOOTBALL-THEMED CUPCAKES
Cupcakes are one of the easiest pre-portioned, handheld desserts to serve at a tailgate. Top them with football-shaped decorations, piped frosting or sprinkles in your team’s colors.
BROWNIES
Rich, fudgy brownies are a classic crowd-pleaser and an excellent option for a tailgate party. Cut them into individual squares beforehand so guests can grab one whenever they want.
FOOTBALL CAKE POPS
Cake pops combine cake and frosting into a bite-sized dessert served on a stick that’s perfect for parties. Shape them like footballs and decorate with icing for a fun game-day treat.
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Sometimes a classic is exactly what your tailgate needs. Chocolate chip cookies are easy to transport and appeal to just about every age group. For a special touch, bring oversized cookies or package individual cookies for guests to grab.
RICE KRISPIE TREATS
Rice Krispie treats are easy to transport and eat in hand, plus simple to customize. Cut them into football shapes or dip them with colored icing and sprinkles.
WHOOPIE PIES
Whoopie pies are a nostalgic handheld dessert perfect for a tailgate. Soft cake surrounds a sweet, creamy filling for a treat that’s easy to pick up and enjoy.
MINI DESSERT BARS
Dessert bars make it easy to offer several different flavors without bringing multiple large desserts. Blondies, lemon bars, cookie bars, and cheesecake bars can all be cut into individual portions ahead of time. Arrange several varieties on a platter for an easy dessert assortment.
FOOTBALL-THEMED SHEET CAKE
If you’re celebrating a birthday, victory or another special occasion at your tailgate, a football-themed sheet cake can be the centerpiece of the table. Choose a cake decorated with footballs, helmets, jerseys, a football field, or simply your team’s colors.
SCORE BIG WITH FROST
Whether you’re tailgating before a college football game, cheering on your favorite NFL team, or simply hosting a game day gathering at home, the right desserts can make your celebration even sweeter. Planning a tailgate is enough work without spending hours baking and decorating. Let Frost Artisan Bakery help make game day easier with delicious, crowd-pleasing desserts made for sharing. Stop by the bakery or place your order ahead of time to pick up everything you need for a winning dessert table!
