Football Rice Krispie Treats are a fun, no-bake dessert made with marshmallows and cereal—perfect for game day, tailgating, or Super Bowl parties.
Football Rice Krispie Treats are a fun, easy no-bake dessert that’s perfect for game day, tailgating, or Super Bowl parties. Made with gooey marshmallows and crispy rice cereal, these football-shaped treats are simple to decorate and always a crowd favorite.
Whether you’re hosting a football party or need a kid-friendly snack, this festive dessert comes together quickly with just a few ingredients and no oven required.
Try making an entire dessert table of themed treats during football season. We also love to make Football Shaped Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls, Football Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods, Chocolate Football Cookies and Football Cookie Pops.
Also try these Football Cake Ideas.
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Why We Love This
- No-bake dessert that comes together quickly with simple ingredients
- Perfect for game day, tailgating, and Super Bowl parties
- Fun football shape makes them festive and eye-catching
- Kid-friendly recipe that’s easy to help decorate
- Soft, gooey, and crispy texture everyone loves
- Easy to customize with team colors or chocolate details
- Make-ahead friendly for stress-free entertaining
- Always a crowd-pleasing treat for football fans of all ages
Ingredients
- Cocoa Rice Krispie Cereal (Cocoa Krispies) – adds a rich chocolate flavor and crunchy texture
- Butter – helps create a smooth, gooey marshmallow mixture
- Mini Marshmallows – melt evenly for perfectly chewy treats
- White Chocolate Wafers – used for coating and decorating
Get the complete ingredient list at the bottom of the page.
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1 – Melt the butter. Melt the butter on low to medium heat in a large saucepan or large pot.
- Step 2 – Stir in the marshmallows. Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted. The butter and miniature marshmallows should be well combined.
Step 3. Remove from heat. Gradually add in the cocoa rice krispies cereal. Mix until completely coated.
Step 4. Allow to cool until you are able to handle the mixture. Roll the mixture into approximately golf size balls. Press them flat and form each of the balls into a football shape. You can use a football cookie cutter if you prefer.
Step 5. Melt the white chocolate wafers in the microwave. Heat in 30 second intervals until fully melted.
Step 6. Pour the melted white chocolate in a piping bag or a ziplock bag with a tip cut off. Pipe the details and laces onto each of the footballs using the melted chocolate. Allow to set and serve.
FAQs
These should be stored at room temperature and not in the refrigerator. They are best left to cool at room temperature so that the remain gooey and delicious.
Store in an airtight container and they should last for up to 1 week. We suggest placing wax paper in between the rice krispie treats to prevent them from sticking.
If stored properly, they should last about a week.
Rice krispie treats can be frozen up to 4 to 6 months. Flash freeze them first on a baking sheet for 1 to 2 hours.
This will prevent the icing on top from becoming damaged in the freezer. Then wrap them in plastic wrap and place inside a freezer bag or container.
Allow to thaw when ready to serve. Keep in mind that the texture will change slightly in the freezer.
This is often a result of cooking the butter and marshmallow mixture over high heat. While it takes longer, low heat is best and will result in soft and gooey rice krispie treats.
If your rice krispie treats are too soft and falling part, there are a couple of culprits. This might be the result of using too many marshmallows or adding too much cereal.
Another reason could be not pressing the mixture firmly into the pan before they cool. You don’t want to press down too hard but firmly enough so they stick together.
Tips For The Best Cocoa Rice Krispie Treats
- Use fresh marshmallows – Fresh mini marshmallows melt smoothly and create the softest, chewiest treats.
- Melt over low heat – Gently heating the butter and marshmallows prevents burning and keeps the mixture creamy.
- Stir cereal in gently – Fold in the Cocoa Rice Krispie cereal carefully to maintain its crunchy texture.
- Don’t press too firmly – Lightly press the mixture into the pan so the treats stay soft instead of dense.
- Cool before decorating – Allow treats to fully set before adding white chocolate for clean lines and smooth coverage.
- Microwave chocolate slowly – Heat white chocolate wafers in short bursts, stirring often to avoid seizing.
- Grease your knife – A lightly greased knife makes cutting neat squares quick and easy.
- Store properly – Keep treats in an airtight container to maintain freshness and chewiness.
More Easy Rice Krispie Treat Recipes
- M&M Rice Krispie Treats
- Red White and Blue Rice Krispie Treats
- Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats
- Neapolitan Rice Krispie Treats
- Monster Eye Ball Rice Krispie Treats
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Football Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 6 cups Cocoa Rice Krispie Cereal Cocoa Krispies
- 3 Tablespoons Butter
- 10 ounces Mini Marshmallows
- 1 cup White Chocolate Wafers
Instructions
- Melt the butter on low heat in a large saucepan.
- Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
- Remove from heat and gradually add in the cocoa rice krispies cereal. Mix until completely coated.
- Let cool for 15-20 minutes until you are able to handle the mixture.
- Roll the mixture into approximately golf size balls. Press them flat and form each of the balls into a football shape. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool.
- Once the Rice Krispie treats are cooled, melt the white chocolate wafers in the microwave by heating it in 30 second intervals until fully melted.
- Move the mixture into a piping bag or a ziplock bag with a tip cut off. Pipe the details and laces onto each of the footballs.
- Let the white chocolate cool and then they are ready to serve and enjoy!
