Touchdown Peanut Butter Football Treats
Inspired by a beloved family Christmas tradition, these Touchdown Peanut Butter Football Treats are perfect for your football festivities! My grandma's classic recipe has been revitalized to become the ultimate game day dessert that everyone will fight over. The creamy peanut butter center is enveloped in rich milk chocolate and adorned with fun, decorative touches that resemble real footballs. Great for parties or just a satisfying snack, make sure to enjoy them on a full stomach to avoid devouring the batch before the game starts. Perfectly shaped and irresistibly tasty, these treats are a touchdown for any celebration!
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Servings
88
Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
Powdered sugar
3 cups (sifted)
Creamy peanut butter
2 cups
Milk chocolate chips
12 ounces (for melting)
White chocolate chips
1/3 cup (for melting)
Peanuts
1 cup (crushed)
Butter
4 tablespoons (divided for melting)
Shortening
2 tablespoons
Black sparkle decorating gel
3.5 ounces (for decorating)
Instructions
1
In a large mixing bowl, combine sifted powdered sugar and creamy peanut butter, mixing thoroughly until a dough forms.
2
Roll the mixture into 36 equal-sized balls, approximately 1.5 tablespoons each. Shape each ball into a football form by rolling it between your palms to taper the ends slightly.
3
Arrange the shaped footballs on a sheet of wax paper in a single layer, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
4
While the balls chill, melt the milk chocolate chips, 3 tablespoons of butter, and 2 tablespoons of shortening in a double boiler until the mixture is smooth and shiny.
5
Meanwhile, crush the peanuts and set them aside for coating the footballs.
6
Once the footballs are chilled, carefully dip each one into the melted chocolate, rolling them to ensure an even coat without flattening the pointed ends. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
7
While the chocolate is still tacky, press the bottom of each football into the crushed peanuts to create a fun texture.
8
Using the black sparkle decorating gel, draw the laces along the top center of each football.
9
Melt the white chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of butter in the microwave, then transfer the mixture into a piping bag or a small sandwich bag with a corner snipped off. Use this to pipe laces and end lines on top of the footballs.
10
Place the finished footballs back in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes to help the chocolate set.
11
Serve chilled to avoid a mess, or let them sit at room temperature for a softer treat!
Nutrition Information
5g
Fat
10g
Carbs
1.3g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Touchdown Peanut Butter Football Treats?
These are creamy peanut butter centers shaped like footballs, dipped in milk chocolate, and decorated with laces for game day festivities.
How many treats does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes 36 equal-sized football treats.
What is the main ingredient for the center?
The center is made from a combination of sifted powdered sugar and creamy peanut butter.
How do I shape the mixture into footballs?
Roll the mixture into 1.5-tablespoon balls and taper the ends slightly between your palms to create a football shape.
Is it necessary to sift the powdered sugar?
Yes, sifting the powdered sugar ensures the dough is smooth and free of lumps.
How long should the peanut butter footballs chill before dipping?
They should be refrigerated on wax paper for 30 minutes to firm up before being dipped in chocolate.
What kind of chocolate is used for the coating?
The recipe calls for 12 ounces of milk chocolate chips.
What ingredients are melted with the milk chocolate?
The milk chocolate is melted with 3 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of shortening.
Why is shortening used in the chocolate coating?
Shortening helps the chocolate mixture become smooth and shiny for an even coat.
How do I add texture to the footballs?
Press the bottom of each chocolate-dipped football into crushed peanuts while the chocolate is still tacky.
What is used to draw the black laces?
A 3.5-ounce tube of black sparkle decorating gel is used for the laces.
How is the white chocolate decoration prepared?
White chocolate chips are melted with 1 tablespoon of butter in the microwave and transferred to a piping bag.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
The tags include dessert, football, party treats, chocolate, peanut butter, holiday, snack, and game day.
How many calories are in one football treat?
Each treat contains approximately 88 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each serving contains 5 grams of fat.
How much protein is in each treat?
There is 1.3 grams of protein in each peanut butter football.
How many carbohydrates are per serving?
Each treat contains 10 grams of carbohydrates.
Should these treats be served chilled?
Yes, serving them chilled helps avoid a mess, though they can be eaten at room temperature for a softer texture.
How long do the finished treats need to set?
They should be refrigerated for an additional 30 minutes after decoration to allow the chocolate to set completely.
What is the total number of ingredients needed?
The recipe requires 8 distinct ingredients.
Can I use a double boiler?
Yes, the instructions recommend using a double boiler to melt the milk chocolate mixture until smooth.
How much peanut butter is required?
You will need 2 cups of creamy peanut butter.
How much powdered sugar is required?
The recipe calls for 3 cups of sifted powdered sugar.
What is the weight of the milk chocolate chips?
The recipe specifies 12 ounces of milk chocolate chips.
What is the recommended amount of crushed peanuts?
One cup of crushed peanuts is used to coat the bottom of the treats.
How much butter is used in total?
A total of 4 tablespoons of butter is used, divided between the two chocolate mixtures.
What is the origin of this recipe?
It is inspired by a beloved family Christmas tradition from the creator's grandmother.
What is the purpose of the tapered ends?
Tapering the ends of the peanut butter balls helps them resemble the shape of a real football.
What type of peanut butter is best for this recipe?
Creamy peanut butter is recommended to ensure a smooth, dough-like consistency.
Can I use a sandwich bag for piping?
Yes, you can use a small sandwich bag with a corner snipped off if you do not have a piping bag.