Cocoa Rice Krispies Football Treats

by Kathy on January 28, 2010 · 6 commentsClick to Print Click to Print

These were just too cute to pass up. I went to the store intending to buy ingredients for regular Rice Krispies Treats and found the recipe for these little footballs instead. If you’re looking for a fun snack to serve during the Super Bowl,

You have to love a recipe that calls for you to “use buttered hands”, right? And you should definitely heed that advice, by the way, as this concoction of marshmallows, peanut butter and rice cereal is the absolute stickiest I have ever encountered in my life.

Oh but they taste really good, you should definitely make them. Just get ready for sticky.

Cocoa Rice Krispies Football Treats
From the back of the Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal box

Makes 16 footballs

INGREDIENTS:

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows – OR – 4 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup peanut butter
6 cups chocolate flavored crisped rice cereal (such as Cocoa Rice Krispies®)
Canned frosting or decorating gel

DIRECTIONS:

In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter until melted.

Add cereal. Stir until well coated.

Cool slightly. Using buttered hands shape mixture into sixteen 3-inch footballs. Decorate with frosting. Best if served the same day.


MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:

In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Add peanut butter, stirring until melted. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.

Notes:
For best results, use fresh marshmallows.

1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow creme can be substituted for marshmallows.

Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.

Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container. To freeze, place in single layer on wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.



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1 Maria January 29, 2010 at 7:12 AM

Yep, those are super cute! I am ready for the big game.
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2 HoneyB January 29, 2010 at 9:03 AM

Love them! I’m betting they taste yummy too – esp with the peanut butter!!
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3 Melissa January 29, 2010 at 10:36 AM

Too cute!! Those are perfect for the big game! Yum! Who doesn’t love rice crispy treats?!
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4 Katie @ goodLife {eats} January 30, 2010 at 2:27 PM

So cute! I am going to have to give these a try (with almond butter instead of peanut since my son is allergic).
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5 Jennifer January 30, 2010 at 3:13 PM

These are adorable! perfect for snacking during the Super Bowl!
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6 The Food Hunter February 1, 2010 at 3:50 PM

I love them…they are so cute.

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