Whether it is football season or not, this football Krispy treats is perfect for hungry kiddos. I mean good lord kids can eat, and these tasty treats are sure to put a smile on their faces and fill their bellies.
Of course, you can always pin these for later and make them during football season!! Kick-off the season right with some football Krispy treats at your next party.
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💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Thematic & Fun: These treats are shaped like footballs, making them perfect for game day celebrations.
- Simple Ingredients: Made with Cocoa Rice Krispies, mini marshmallows, butter, and white frosting, they're easy to prepare.
- Customizable: You can add mix-ins like chopped Nutter Butter cookies for a peanut butter twist or use different cereals for unique flavors.
Things You Will Need
To make these delectable football treats, you will need the following tools:
🥚Ingredients
This recipe is super easy with only four ingredients. Here's what you need:
- 7 cups of Cocoa Rice Krispies
- 12 oz bag of mini marshmallows
- 2 tablespoon butter
- White Frosting tube
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- Cereal Base: Use Cocoa Pebbles or chocolate-flavored puffed rice cereal instead of Cocoa Rice Krispies for a different texture and taste.
- Frosting Details: Replace white frosting with melted white chocolate or royal icing to pipe the football laces for a firmer finish.
- Shape Alternatives: If you don't have a football-shaped cookie cutter, shape the treats into ovals by hand or use an oval-shaped mold.
🔪Football Krispy Treats Directions
These football Krispy treats are made just like Kellogg's Rice Krispy Treats with a twist! Instead of regular Rice Krispies, you are going to use Cocoa Rice Krispies. Here's how to do it!
Prepare the Marshmallows
- Begin by melting the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add marshmallows and heat until melted and smooth.
- Keep stirring the mixture to prevent it from burning.
Pour in the Cocoa Krispies
- In a bowl, pour 7 cups of Cocoa Krispies
- Add the marshmallow mixture.
- Mix until incorporated.
Let Cool
- Put a piece of parchment paper to line a 9x9 pan.
- Pour the krispie mixture in.
- Let cool for approximately 2-4 hours on counter.
Create Your Krispy Football Treats
- If you do not have a cookie cutter, slightly bend an empty soup can to make a football shape.
- Once cooled, lift out the parchment paper.
- Cut the krispies with your can or a football cookie cutter into football shapes.
- Use a small icing tip to add frosting to the treats for the laces of the football.
Enjoy!
If you liked this recipe, try some of our other super easy treats that you can easily whip up for parties or a summer snack.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Melt butter and marshmallows together, then mix in Cocoa Rice Krispies until well coated.
- Press the mixture into a greased pan and let it cool.
- Cut into football shapes and pipe white frosting to create football laces on top.
💭 FAQs
No worries! Just grab an empty soup can and gently bend it into a football shape. Press it into your cooled treats to get that perfect pigskin look
Sure, but the chocolatey twist is what makes these treats touchdown-worthy! Cocoa Krispies add that extra yum factor
Use a tube of white frosting to pipe on those laces. It’s like drawing a football field on your treats—easy and fun
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze them for up to a mont
💖 Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite treats to serve alongside football Rice Krispie treats:
- Game Day Popcorn Mix: A savory blend of popcorn, pretzels, and nuts tossed in a zesty seasoning mix, offering a crunchy and flavorful snack.
- Mini Pigs in a Blanket: Juicy cocktail sausages wrapped in flaky pastry, baked to golden perfection—a savory favorite at any gathering.
- Touchdown Brownies: Rich, fudgy brownies topped with colorful icing or sprinkles to match team colors, adding a sweet touch to your game day spread.
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