Sweet, fuss-free, and portable tailgate food ideas that will make the crowd go wild.

Team Spirit Sugar Cookies

House divided between two teams?

Decorate these sweet cookies without choosing a side!

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Be sure to add your festive sprinkles before the frosting sets.

No-Bake Scotcheroos

Scotcheroos are one of the best dishes to come out of Grandmas recipe tin.

These no-bake treats are a great project to let the kids help you put together.

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Dont skip the chill time for easy slicing.

Knock-You-Naked Brownies

No one will believe this incredible bars took just nine ingredients to make.

Cupcakes would be especially easy for football party guests to grab between plays.

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I’m taking them to a work Christmas party.

I love that they aren’t too sweet.

These two-bite muffins are just the sweet treat to finish it off.

Fried Apple Pies

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you’ve got the option to’t go wrong bringing this guaranteed crowd-pleaser as your plus one.

Make a big batch in advance to keep in the freezer and last you for tailgates all month.

Just add a glass of cold milk.

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This dessert will be iconic in Texas or any tailgate you take it to.

A crunchy walnut topping and maple glaze drizzle seal the ideal fall cake to enjoy over football.

Football Cake

It’s hard to get easier or more festive for game day than this.

Southern Living Oatmeal Caramel Cream Pies in a dish to serve

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Football Cake will impress everyone at the tailgate from its pigskin frosting design to its rich, straightforward center.

Set down a tray of these at the tailgate and watch the magic happen.

Three layers guarantee dynamically sweet flavor in every bite.

Southern Living Mississippi Mud Cake sliced on plates to serve

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Choose sprinkles in colors that match your favorite team.

Fudgy dark chocolate brownies with a football motif couldn’t be more delicious or perfect for the occasion.

Instead, try these Pecan Pie Brownies.

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Pecan pie lovers and chocolate aficionados alike will be thanking you.

Fudgy Pecan Bourbon Balls

We made chocolate truffles supremely Southern with this perfect party recipe.

Serve Fudgy Pecan Bourbon Balls in mini baking cups for easy transport from the buffet to the sidelines.

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This citrus sheet cake will win over even the biggest University of Alabama fans in attendance.

Homemade Moon Pies

These swoon-worthy moon pies will take you back to your childhood.

Leave your guests nostalgic and practically begging for your secret to an even-better moon pie than the boxed kind.

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Snickerdoodle Doughnut Hole Muffins

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Southern Living Chocolate Chip Blondies sliced and ready to serve

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Southern Living White Texas Sheet Cake in the pan to serve

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chocolate-mayonnaise sheet cake

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Luscious lemon bars on parchment paper

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Texas Sheet Cake With Fudge Icing

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Southern Living Pumpkin Bundt Cake sliced on a plate to serve

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football cake

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Magic Cookie Bars

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Peanut Butter-Fudge Bars

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Southern Living Vanilla Cupcakes frosted and ready to serve

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Sweet Potato Pound Cake

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Southern Living Chocolate Chip Cookies on a plate to serve

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Bourbon Balls

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football brownies

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Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

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No-Bake Fudgy Toffee Bars

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Fudgy Pecan Bourbon Balls Recipe

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Cheerwine Cherry Cupcakes with Cherry-Swirl Frosting

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Southern Living Toomer’s Lemonade Sheet Cake in the pan with a few pieces cut to serve

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Homemade Moon Pies

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