In this article, we will explore a delicious and easy-to-prepare recipe.

Touchdown Treats: Football Scotcheroos Recipe

As the football season rolls around, there’s no better way to celebrate game day than with a treat that embodies the spirit of the sport. Enter Football Scotcheroos—a fun, festive, and deliciously indulgent dessert that’s perfect for any football gathering. With a blend of crispy Rice Krispies, sweet peanut butter, and chocolate coating, these treats are sure to score big with fans of all ages. Plus, the football shape adds an extra touch of excitement to your snack table!

Ingredients You’ll Need

To whip up these delightful Football Scotcheroos, gather the following ingredients:

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 ¼ cups light corn syrup
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 24 ounces chocolate almond bark (1 package)
• 2 ounces vanilla almond bark (1 square)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 398 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 59 g
• Protein: 5 g
• Fat: 19 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Sodium: 119 mg
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 48 g

Directions: How to Make Football Scotcheroos

Step 1: Prepare the Peanut Butter Mixture

1. In a small saucepan, combine the white sugar and light corn syrup. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil.
2. Once boiling, remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is melted and well combined.

Step 2: Combine with Rice Krispies

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the Rice Krispies cereal.
2. Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the Rice Krispies. Stir gently until all the cereal is evenly coated.
3. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch pan. Use a spatula to spread it out evenly, pressing down firmly to create a compact layer.

Step 3: Let it Set

1. Allow the bars to sit at room temperature for about 2 hours, or until they are firm.

Step 4: Cut into Football Shapes

1. Once the bars are set, use a football-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the bars. Place the cutouts onto a sheet of wax paper.

Step 5: Coat with Chocolate

1. Melt the chocolate almond bark according to package instructions. You can do this in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring until smooth.
2. Dip each football-shaped bar into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated. Place them back onto the wax paper to allow the excess chocolate to drip off.

Step 6: Create the Laces

1. In a separate bowl, melt the vanilla almond bark along with the vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.
2. Pour the melted mixture into a small Ziplock bag and snip off a tiny corner.
3. Pipe the laces onto each chocolate-coated football, giving them a realistic look.

Step 7: Let Set and Store

1. Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator if you prefer it to harden faster.
2. Store the Football Scotcheroos in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

Tips for the Perfect Football Scotcheroos

• Customize Your Toppings: Feel free to experiment with different toppings or sprinkles to make your Scotcheroos even more festive.
• Make Ahead: These treats can be made a day in advance. Just ensure they are stored properly to maintain freshness.
• Use Different Shapes: If you don’t have a football cookie cutter, try using other shapes like stars or circles for variety.

Final Thoughts

Football Scotcheroos are not only a treat that satisfies your sweet tooth but also a fun way to celebrate the joy of football! Whether you’re hosting a game day party or simply enjoying a cozy evening in, these bars are sure to be a hit. Get your team together, whip up a batch, and enjoy every delicious bite. Touchdown!

Football Scotcheroos

These Football Scotcheroos are a fun and delicious treat for game day, combining crispy rice cereal with chocolate and peanut butter.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs

Servings: 12 bars

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 398

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 200 g white sugar
• 300 ml light corn syrup
• 250 g peanut butter
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 180 g Rice Krispie
• 680 g chocolate almond bark
• 57 g vanilla almond bark
• 15 ml vegetable oil

Equipment

• 9×13-inch Pan
• Small Saucepan
• Mixing Bowl
• Ziplock Bag

Method

 

1. In a small saucepan mix sugar and light corn syrup; bring to a boil. Add peanut butter and vanilla. Stir until melted and combined.
2. Put Rice Krispies in a large mixing bowl. Pour peanut butter mixture over Rice Krispies and stir until well combined. Spread in a 9×13 in. pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Let bars sit about 2 hours or until firm.
4. Cut bars out with football cookie cutter.
5. Melt chocolate Candiquik. Dip footballs in chocolate and place on wax paper. Let sit until chocolate is set.
6. Melt vanilla Candiquik and then stir in oil. Put mixture into a small Ziplock bag. Cut a very small piece off the tip of the bag. Use this to pipe on the football laces.
7. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

These treats can be customized with different toppings or colors for special occasions or different teams!