Nutter Butter Football Cookies
If you need a fun, festive treat for game day, these Nutter Butter Football Cookies are as easy as they are adorable. They come together with just a few ingredients and make the perfect sweet snack for football parties or tailgates.
When fall rolls around and football season kicks off, these cookies make their way into my kitchen. They’re the perfect treat for cozy game-day gatherings, tailgates, or a fun fall weekend at home.
If you’re planning a football-themed party or just want something festive and easy, try pairing them with my Nutter Butter Owls, Football Brownies, Reese’s Cookie Cups, or Honey Graham S’mores Bars. Also, don’t miss my Nutter Butter Turkey Cookies!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Super easy to make with just three ingredients.
- No baking required – simply melt, dip, and decorate.
- Great for parties, tailgates, or a football-themed birthday.
- Kids can help decorate the “laces” for a fun family activity.
- Can be made ahead and chilled until ready to serve.
Ingredients
- Nutter Butter Cookies: These peanut butter sandwich cookies are the perfect shape for footballs. They also bring rich, nutty flavor and a soft crunch that holds up well to melted chocolate.
- Chocolate Chips: A smooth chocolate coating gives the cookies that football color and adds a decadent finish. Semi-sweet works great, but you can use milk or dark depending on preference.
- White Chocolate Melts: These are used to pipe on the laces and complete the football look. White melts hold their shape well and are easy to work with once melted and piped.
Substitutions and Additions
- Instead of Chocolate Chips: Use chocolate candy melts or almond bark for a quicker melt and a smoother finish.
- If You Don’t Have a Piping Bag: A zip-top bag with the corner snipped off works just as well for piping the white chocolate laces.
- Add Sprinkles: Before the chocolate coating sets, sprinkle crushed peanuts or gold sprinkles for extra crunch.
- Make it Gluten-Free: Swap in gluten-free peanut butter sandwich cookies if needed – just make sure they’re sturdy enough to dip.
Step by Step Instructions
Melt the Chocolate
Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring well after each round, until fully melted and smooth.
Dip the Cookies
Carefully dip each Nutter Butter into the melted chocolate, using a fork to flip and coat both sides. Let the excess chocolate drip off, then transfer each cookie to parchment paper.
Chill the Cookies
Place the dipped cookies in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has fully hardened.
Decorate with Laces
Melt the white chocolate melts according to the package instructions. Transfer the melted white chocolate to a piping bag (or zip-top bag with a snipped corner) and pipe the laces on each cookie.
Set and Serve
Let the cookies sit at room temperature or pop them back in the fridge to set the white chocolate. Once firm, they’re ready to serve or store.
Tips and Notes
- Use Parchment Paper: It makes cleanup a breeze and prevents the cookies from sticking while they set.
- Don’t Overheat Chocolate: Stir often and remove once melted to avoid burning or clumping.
- Room Temp Cookies: Make sure Nutter Butters are room temperature before dipping – they’ll coat more evenly.
- Practice Piping: If you’re new to piping, practice a few lines on parchment first.
Serving Suggestions
- Game Day Dessert Table: Display them alongside popcorn, brownies, and sliders for a complete spread.
- Party Favors: Wrap a few cookies in clear treat bags tied with ribbon in your team’s colors.
- Kids’ Parties: Add them to lunchboxes or party trays for a peanut butter twist on a football theme.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Let them sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before serving if you prefer a softer bite.
- Avoid reheating – these are meant to be served chilled or at room temperature.
Nutter Butter Football Cookies
Ingredients
- 30 Nutter Butter cookies
- 12 ounces chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate melts
Instructions
- Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring well after each round, until fully melted and smooth.
- Carefully dip each Nutter Butter into the melted chocolate, using a fork to flip and coat both sides. Let the excess chocolate drip off, then transfer each cookie to parchment paper.
- Place the dipped cookies in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has fully hardened.
- Melt the white chocolate melts according to the package instructions. Transfer the melted white chocolate to a piping bag (or zip-top bag with a snipped corner) and pipe the laces on each cookie.
- Let the cookies sit at room temperature or pop them back in the fridge to set the white chocolate. Once firm, they’re ready to serve or store.
