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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Ray N says
The McDonalds ad that keeps popping up at the bottom of my screen after I close it over and over again are very annoying.
Julie says
I’m sorry, Ray. You can always try clicking Print Recipe – it will bring up an ad free version of the recipe.
Malinda says
Made these for game day and the whole family loved them!! They are so cute too!
Julie says
Perfect! I’m glad they were a hit!
Danielle says
I had fun making these with the kids! Perfect for game day!
Julie says
Great! I’m glad they kids could get involved!
Alison LaFortune says
These are adorable! And so easy to make– the kids helped!
Julie says
Perfect! Glad they were a hit!
Wicky says
Yammmmmy it looks very tasty i definitely will try it thanks for share
Cassie says
The perfect time for these goodies is right now with the NFL playoffs going on. For the next few weekends these will be on the menu.
Arabella says
Your Football Scotcheroos look too delicious for a snack in the afternoon at work. I love the name, thanks Julie for sharing the recipe.
Jesse says
Thank you for a great recipe, it’s so cute!
Julie Evink says
Thanks Jesse!
Julia Kruz says
Thanks Julie! Look super cool!!!
Kathy says
Great recipe idea ! Look very delicous. I will try this. Thank for share
Julie Evink says
Thanks Kathy!
Collins says
This looks divine .I am pinning at once .It is hard for me not to try doing it at this weekend. thank for inspinration !
Trina and Tina says
So excited this showed up in the feed today! Thanks for helping to plan our super bowl menu!