Description
These Rice Krispie Treat Footballs are a fun and festive twist on the classic treat, perfect for game day or any sports-themed celebration. Made with cocoa-flavored Rice Krispies, melted marshmallows, and decorated with white chocolate laces, they are easy to shape and sure to delight both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons salted butter
- 6 cups mini marshmallows
- 6 cups cocoa krispies cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate wafers (such as Ghirardelli)
Instructions
- Melt the Butter and Marshmallows: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter completely. Stir in the mini marshmallows and continue cooking while stirring until the marshmallows are fully melted and combined with the butter.
- Add the Cocoa Krispies: Stir in the cocoa krispies cereal thoroughly, making sure every piece is coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Prepare the Work Surface: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray your hands with cooking spray to prevent sticking during shaping.
- Shape the Footballs: Take about 2 heaping tablespoons of the mixture into the palm of your hand and shape it into a football shape. Place each football on the parchment-lined baking sheet to cool.
- Repeat Shaping: Continue shaping the remaining mixture into footballs, spraying your hands as needed to avoid sticking.
- Cool the Footballs: Allow the shaped footballs to cool to room temperature so they can set firmly.
- Melt the White Chocolate: Place the white chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully smooth.
- Pipe the Laces: Transfer the melted white chocolate to a zip-top bag, cut a small corner off, and pipe lace details onto each football to mimic real football laces. Allow the chocolate laces to cool and harden.
- Storage: Store the finished footballs in an airtight container for up to 48 hours or serve them immediately.
Notes
- Use cooking spray on your hands to make shaping the sticky mixture easier.
- Allow the treats to cool completely before adding the white chocolate laces to ensure clean decoration.
- Store treated footballs at room temperature in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- You can substitute regular Rice Krispies with cocoa krispies for a chocolate flavor.
- For extra flavor, you may add a pinch of salt or a splash of vanilla extract to the marshmallow mixture if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
