Football Scotcheroos
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Football Scotcheroos ~ Festive treats for the big game! Ooey, Gooey Scotcheroos covered in chocolate!
I’m pretty much in love with these.
My daughter calls them “Cookies”. Freaks out and screams when she sees them.
I might want to do the same when I sink my teeth into the cute little bite sized treats. “Cute” might not be appropriate since they are footballs and it’s a manly game, but well I’m going with cute.
I adore the Scotcheroo bars. My mom always made them and they are so simple and easy yet always a crowd favorite. I dreamed about these over Christmas. I’m not real sure how that works since they have nothing to do with Christmas, but my mind is always going crazy with recipes. Right now I’m thinking about Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter. That mind of mine, it’s a crazy place. Trust me on this one.
I bet you are wondering how I made those little treats into such cute bite sized footballs. Well, I’m not going to lie, it almost didn’t happen and that would have been such a shame. The first cookie cutter I ordered was HUGE. Like a monster football. My husband even said it was a big bar when I cut one of these babies out. I took that as a sign it was big. He never complains about a dessert being to big. Let’s get real. Neither do I.
Back to the drawing board. That’s when I found these little mini football cookie cutters. They were perfect. Cute, little bit sized treats that when dipped in chocolate becoming earth changing. My hubby even commented on how soft the Candiquik coating stayed instead of getting hard. Perfection. If he noticed, it was perfect. He also asked how I got the little white laces on the football. He’s getting trained on this being a blogger’s husband. I proudly informed him my trick of using a little ziplock bag and cutting the tip off. So easy, so cheap. Just how I like it!
These are the perfect sweet treat for the “Big Game”! If you bring this you will be sure to steal the show!
Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!

Football Scotcheroos
Ingredients
- 1 c. white sugar
- 1 1/4 c. light syrup
- 1 c. peanut butter
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 6 c. Rice Krispie
- 1 16 oz package chocolate Candquik
- 2 oz 1 small square vanilla Candiquik
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a small saucepan mix sugar and light; bring to a boil. Add peanut butter and vanilla. Stir until melted and combined.
- Put Rice Krispies in a large mixing bowl. Pour peanut butter mixture over Rice Krispies and stir until well combined. Spread in a 9x13 in. pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Let bars sit about 2 hours or until firm.
- Cut bars out with football cookie cutter.
- Melt chocolate Candiquik. Dip footballs in chocolate and place on wax paper. Let sit until chocolate is set.
- Melt vanilla Candiquik and then stir in oil. Put mixture into a small Ziplock bag. Cut a very small piece off the tip of the bag. Use this to pipe on the football laces.
- Store in a airtight container.
Nutrition Information
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Jenn says
Call me dumb, but what exactly is light syrup?? Sorry if it’s a stupid question!
Julie Evink says
Light corn syrup..sorry I should update it. It’s an old family recipe 🙂
Kaitlyn says
I am totally making these for our super bowl party tomorrow!! Thanks for the great and adorable idea 🙂
Julie Evink says
Your welcome Kaitlyn! Enjoy!
Lisa@ Cooking with Curls says
OMG, those are awesome Julie!!
Julie Evink says
Thanks Lisa!
Allison says
Thank Lisa!!
Stephanie @ Macaroni and Cheesecake says
What a cute and creative dessert! Perfect for the Super Bowl!
Julie Evink says
Thanks Steph!
Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled says
OMG, these are just way too cute! I am the same way, my mind is always full of recipe ideas. 🙂
Julie Evink says
Thanks Jenn! Glad someone else shares my “troubles”!
Tonia says
There’s nothing like Scotcheroos! Have a great Saturday!
Julie Evink says
Thanks Tonia!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
These are seriously adorable, Julie! I can see why your little girl freaks out when she sees them…..I would too! Scotcheroos are the best!
Brittany says
All these treats look delicious, but I have HUGE sweet tooth so those little football Scotcheroos are really calling my name! I think I might need to try these out for the super bowl this year, thanks for sharing! 🙂
Julie Evink says
Yes you need to Brittany!
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says
Oh these are so cute! I don’t watch football but I sure eat all the food in honor of Sunday 🙂
Julie Evink says
You and I both dear…we can just hang out in the kitchen stuffing our faces!
Heather @ French Press says
I’m almost afraid to admit that i have never had a scoctheroo – sounds delicious and I love the footballs!
Julie Evink says
Say WHAT!? Heather. Make a pan. Eat it. Your life will be better!
Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says
I love these!!! I have to say I don’t care a thing about football (my family may disown me if they read this), but I am making these anyway!!! Totally adorable Julie!!!
Julie Evink says
Me either but I love the food!
Sarah @ Miss Candiquik says
these look perfect!!! Pinning 🙂
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos says
YUM! I love these for game day – scotcheroos are a huge family fave around here!
Julie Evink says
Thanks Becca!
Tanya Schroeder says
I need to come watch the Super Bowl with you…you’ll have better food. These are fantastic Julie!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
These look so awesome. Just pinned! They are so cute and festive!
Julie Evink says
Thanks Jocelyn! I was pretty stoked about them 🙂