Get ready to be the MVP of snack time with these irresistible Reese's Peanut Butter Footballs that combine the ultimate crowd-pleasing flavors of chocolate and peanut butter! Whether you're hosting a Super Bowl party, watching a game with friends, or just craving a sweet treat that looks as amazing as it tastes, these homemade football-shaped delights will have everyone cheering. Imagine biting into a perfectly shaped chocolate-covered football with a creamy peanut butter center that melts in your mouth – pure game day magic!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- White chocolate for decoration
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside for easy preparation and cleanup.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until a smooth, moldable dough forms.
- Shape the peanut butter mixture into small football-shaped ovals, ensuring each is roughly 2 inches long. Place the shaped footballs on the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet with peanut butter footballs in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to firm up and maintain their shape during chocolate coating.
- Melt chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave, stirring frequently to prevent burning. If using microwave, heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval.
- Remove peanut butter footballs from refrigerator and carefully dip each one into melted chocolate, ensuring complete coverage. Use a fork to lift and allow excess chocolate to drip off.
- Return chocolate-coated footballs to the parchment-lined baking sheet and drizzle melted white chocolate in thin lines to create football lace details.
- Refrigerate the completed Reese's Peanut Butter Footballs for 10-15 minutes until chocolate is fully set and hardened.
- Serve chilled and store any remaining footballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Tips
- • Keep your peanut butter mixture cold before shaping to ensure clean, crisp football shapes • Use a fork when dipping in chocolate to allow excess chocolate to drip off smoothly • For precise football lace details, use a small piping bag or zip-lock bag with a tiny corner cut for white chocolate drizzling • Chill your footballs between steps to maintain their shape and prevent melting • For a professional look, ensure chocolate is fully tempered and not too hot when coating • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain texture and freshness • Pro tip: Make these ahead of time – they're perfect for preparing 2-3 days before your event!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 15mg
