Rice Krispie Treat Footballs : Touchdown-Worthy No-Bake Dessert
Take your game day treats to the next level with these Rice Krispie Treat Footballs. Classic, gooey marshmallow squares get a sporty twist when shaped into footballs, dipped in chocolate, and decorated with icing “laces.” They’re kid-friendly, no-bake, and guaranteed to be the MVP of your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 18 footballs 1x
Ingredients
6 cups crispy rice cereal
4 tbsp butter
10 oz mini marshmallows
12 oz melting chocolate or chocolate chips
White icing or melted white chocolate (for decorating)
Optional: ½ tsp vanilla extract for extra flavor
Optional Twists
Add a swirl of peanut butter to the marshmallow mix
Use cocoa rice cereal for a chocolate base
Roll in crushed nuts or sprinkles before chocolate sets
Instructions
Make the Base
In a large pot, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until fully melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla, then mix in cereal until evenly coated.
Shape the Footballs
Grease your hands lightly and shape the mixture into small footballs while warm. Let cool on parchment paper.
Coat with Chocolate
Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring between each. Dip or spoon chocolate over each football. Let set.
Add Laces
Use white icing or melted white chocolate in a piping bag or zip-top bag with the tip cut off to pipe laces onto each football.
Set and Serve
Let icing harden, then serve on a platter or wrap individually for easy sharing.
Nutrition
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Protein: 1g