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Chocolate Football Rice Krispie Treats with Marshmallow
Published: 03/05/2025
Get excited for gameday with these football shaped chocolate rice krispie treats with a marshmallow fluff drizzle.
Football is just one of those sports that creates an entire season around the eagerness of your team playing once a week, the tailgates and barbecues and everything leading up to the big game in February. As an avid Green Bay fan growing up, getting together with friends or neighbors was an essential component of the football season. Whether you were in charge of the beer brats, baked beans, potato salad or chocolate football rice krispie treats with a marshmallow fluff drizzle, it was THE thing to look forward to each week.
As with any sporting event, your food or drink of choice needs to be rather effortless so you’re not preoccupied during the game with final touches. I swear everyone loves a good rice krispie treat and I took it once step further to make them similar to a s’more and in the shape of a football. Besides the mess it makes to create rice krispie treats, they’re relatively easy and can be made a day advance so there is nothing holding you back from celebrating that 30 yard touchdown pass.
How to Make: Chocolate Football Krispie Treats with Marshmallow Fluff Drizzle
Ingredients:
- (2) 10oz bags mini marshmallows
- 1/2 dark chocolate cup chocolate chips
- 8 graham cracker squares
- 3 cups chocolate rice krispies
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff
Directions:
- Place the 8 graham cracker squares in a large, sealable plastic bag. Using a rolling pin, crush the graham crackers into a coarse crumb.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham cracker, chocolate rice krispies and chocolate chips.
- Head a large saucepan over medium-low heat and add butter. Once melted, start adding the mini marshmallows by the handful. Continually stir until all marshmallows have been added.
- Once completely melted, pour the marshmallow mixture into the large mixing bowl of crackers and krispies. Stir gently until well combined.
- Immediately scoop onto a parchment lined large sheet pan. Press using an additional piece of parchment paper. You can also use a rolling pin to create an even layer.
- Using a football shaped cookie cutter, cut out the football shaped krispie treats and set aside.
- Scoop some of the marshmallow fluff into a piping bag with a small-medium size tip. Pipe around the outside edges of the football krispie treat and at the ends.
- Now enjoy with a nice glass of Murphy-Goode Pinot Noir!
Fun Ways to Customize Your Football Rice Krispie Treats
One of the best parts about making rice krispie treats is how easy they are to personalize. Whether you're going all out for a specific team or just want to add a fun twist to these already delicious snacks, there are plenty of creative ways to make your football-shaped treats stand out. Here are some ideas to help you customize them for your next gameday celebration:
1. Team Spirit with Colored Sprinkles
- Want to show off your team pride? Simply add colored sprinkles that match your team’s colors. Use team-colored sprinkles or edible glitter to make your treats pop. Red, yellow, green, and blue can all be used depending on your favorite team's color scheme. Add them around the edges or on top for a touch of gameday flair.
2. Change Up the Chocolate
- Not a fan of dark chocolate? Swap it out for milk chocolate chips or white chocolate chips to give your rice krispie treats a different flavor. If you’re feeling adventurous, try using peanut butter or butterscotch chips for an extra layer of richness. Melted chocolate drizzled over the top is another fun option—add a drizzle of white chocolate over dark for a striking contrast!
3. Add Crunch with Nuts
- Give your football treats an extra crunch by folding in some chopped nuts. Pecans, walnuts, or even roasted peanuts can elevate the texture and flavor. Plus, they add a bit of savory balance to the sweet treat, making it a more satisfying snack for gameday.
4. Flavor Boost with Spices
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin pie spice to the marshmallow mixture for a seasonal twist. A little ground espresso or cocoa powder can also bring a rich, complex flavor to your treats that pairs well with the chocolate chips and marshmallows.
5. Switch Up the Marshmallow Fluff
- If you're looking to mix things up, try using different flavored marshmallow fluff to drizzle over your treats. Chocolate marshmallow fluff, strawberry marshmallow fluff, or even cinnamon fluff can bring a whole new dynamic to your football-shaped treats.
6. Decorate with Fondant or Icing
- For an extra fun and professional touch, decorate your rice krispie footballs with fondant or icing. Use a white icing to pipe the laces or add other football-related details like team logos. The sky’s the limit with how creative you can get in decorating your treats to match your gameday vibe.
Further Football-Inspired Gathering Ideas
- Fantasy Football Draft Party: Learn how to host the ultimate draft party with tips on creating a fun atmosphere. Find more details in the Fantasy Football Draft Party blog.
- Mac and Cheese Bites: Serve these savory, bite-sized treats for a cheesy, crowd-pleasing snack. Check out the Cast Iron Macaroni and Cheese recipe.
- Tri-Tip Sliders: Elevate your game day spread with these delicious sliders. Get the full recipe here.
- BBQ Spare Ribs: Add some smoky flavor to the mix with these tender spare ribs. The full recipe can be found here.
Time to Kick Off Your Gameday Treats
I have loved this variation on the classic rice krispie treat by simply adding chocolate chips and crushed graham cracker to the recipe. To really sweeten the deal, the drizzle of marshmallow fluff to outline the football really makes it extra special and worthy of gameday. You can usually find me taking an extra spoonful or two of the marshmallow fluff before it’s all said and done (after I decorate of course). The more marshmallow the better!
What I love about wine these days is that it’s no longer just to enjoy during special occasions or elaborate dinners. A nice, balanced Pinot Noir like the one from Murphy-Goode can be enjoyed during a football game from appetizer to entree and even dessert. I just may recommend that you opt for a stemless wine glass to prevent spilling during excessive cheering!
