Football Chocolate Covered Pretzel Cookies combine sweet chocolate and salty pretzels into a fun, football-shaped treat that’s perfect for tailgating, Super Bowl parties, and game day snacks.
Football Chocolate Covered Pretzels are the ultimate game day treat, combining salty pretzels with rich melted chocolate and fun football-themed decorations. These no-bake snacks are quick to make, easy to customize, and perfect for football parties, tailgates, and Super Bowl spreads. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or making a fun themed dessert, these football chocolate covered pretzels always score big.
Everyone will love this salty and sweet dessert, and it pairs perfectly with the Best Football Cake Ideas. I also have been making Football Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods for years.
What's in this post: Football Chocolate Covered Pretzel Cookies
Why We Love This Recipe
- Easy no-bake football dessert made with simple ingredients
- Great make-ahead dessert for game day entertaining
- Sweet and salty flavor combination everyone loves
- Perfect for football parties, tailgates, and Super Bowl snacks
- Kid-friendly recipe that’s fun to decorate
Ingredients
- Pretzels. Use pretzel snaps or mini pretzels as the base. They provide a salty crunch that perfectly balances the sweetness of the chocolate and peanut butter.
- Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. These are the centerpiece of the recipe, adding creamy peanut butter flavor and the signature chocolate taste that makes these treats irresistible.
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips. Melted chocolate is used to coat the pretzels. Semi-sweet chocolate offers the best balance of sweetness, but milk chocolate or white chocolate can also be substituted.
- White Decorating Icing. This icing is used to pipe the football laces on top of the pretzels, giving them their classic football look. It’s typically found in the baking aisle and sets quickly for easy decorating.
Find the complete ingredient list at the bottom of the page.
Variations
- Candy. Instead of the peanut butter cup in the middle, try using a Rolo or hug.
- Chocolate. Substitute melting chocolate instead of chocolate chips.
- Sea Salt. Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top of each pretzel treat.
- Football design. Instead of decorator’s icing, you can also try using white chocolate. Melt the chocolate and pour into a piping bag to pipe the football design.
- Pretzel Rods. Dip pretzel rods in chocolate to make Chocolate Dipped Football pretzel rods.
How To Make Chocolate Covered Pretzel Cookies
- Step 1. Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees and lining the baking sheet.
Step 2. Next, place ½ of the pretzels on a baking sheet. Unwrap the Reese’s Cups and place them on top of each pretzel. Bake for 3 to 4 minutes until the chocolate starts to glisten.
Step 3. Take the baking sheet out of the oven and immediately add another pretzel on top. Gently press down to smash the Reese’s peanut butter cups. Then place in the fridge to harden. It will take about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Step 4. Use a microwave safe bowl and melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Melt in 30 second intervals until completely melted.
Step 5. Dip the pretzel sandwiches into the melted chocolate chips.
Step 6. Put the pretzels on a baking sheet lined with parchment pepper and allow to cool completely.
Step 7. Finally, use the white decorating icing to make the football laces on each one. Allow to set and serve on a platter.
Storage
Room temperature: Place the pretzel treats in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 5 days. Keep them in a cool, dry spot away from heat so the chocolate doesn’t melt.
Refrigerator: If your kitchen is warm, you can refrigerate them in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving so the chocolate isn’t too firm.
Layering tip: If stacking the pretzels, place parchment or wax paper between layers to prevent sticking or smudging the football design.
How To Freeze?
These pretzel cookies freeze well. Store in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Expert Tips
- Microwave safe bowl. Make sure that you melt the chocolate using a bowl that is safe for the microwave.
- Melt the chocolate in intervals. We recommend 30 second intervals when melting the chocolate and stirring after each. This will prevent it from burning.
- Immediately add the pretzel on top. This needs to be done as soon as it comes out of the oven. Otherwise it might not stick. Gently press down to smash the peanut butter cup together.
- Line the baking pan. This recipe is much easier if you use a lined cookie sheet. Cleanup will take minutes when you can toss the wax paper.
- Allow to cool before dipping. Let the pretzel pieces cool before dipping into the chocolate or they will slide.
- Remove excess chocolate. Use a fork to dip the pretzels in chocolate. Tap on the side to remove any excess chocolate.
More Football Desserts
- Football Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- Easy Football Rice krispie treats
- Chocolate Football Cookies
- Football Cupcakes
- Football Oreo Balls
- Football Sugar Cookies
Everyone can enjoy a delicious treat that is the perfect combination of sweet and salty. Make Football Chocolate Covered Pretzel Cookies today for a yummy snack or dessert. Please leave a comment and star recipe rating once you try it.
Football Chocolate Covered Pretzel Cookies
Ingredients
- 48 Pretzels snaps or mini
- 24 Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- 8 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
- White Decorating Icing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place ½ of the pretzels on a baking sheet.
- Unwrap the mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and place them on top of each pretzel.
- Bake for 3-4 minutes until the peanut butter cups start to glisten.
- Remove from the oven and immediately add another pretzel on top. Press down gently to smash the Reese’s peanut butter cups.
- Place in the fridge and allow to harden for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and the coconut oil in a small bowl by microwaving them in 30 second intervals until the chips are completely melted.
- Dip the pretzel sandwiches into the melted chocolate chips.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment pepper and allow to cool completely before serving.
- Use the white decorating icing to add the laces to each treat. Allow the icing to set and then they are ready to enjoy!
