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    Published: Jan 7, 2019 · Modified: Feb 8, 2021 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

    Peanut Butter and Jelly Chocolate Footballs

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    A photo collage of Peanut Butter and Jelly Chocolate Footballs with a title text overlay graphic in the center.

    These Peanut Butter and Jelly Chocolate Footballs are tasty little snackers that are super simple to make, and are sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any tailgating or big game party!

    Overhead shot of Peanut Butter and Jelly Chocolate Footballs on a football platter with a green placemat

    When I come up with recipe ideas, more times than not it's because it's something I have a taste for, or because it's something I know I'd enjoy eating.

    These Peanut Butter & Jelly Chocolate Covered Footballs are no exception.

    **Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions, complete ingredient measurements, and nutritional information for making Peanut Butter & Jelly Chocolate Covered Football Crackers is available near the end of this post. Or Click on the "jump to recipe" button (found above) to be taken directly to the recipe.

     

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    A vertical closeup photo of Peanut Butter and Jelly Chocolate Footballs with a title text overlay graphic

    The easy ingredient list:

    • Oval Shaped Crackers
    • Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
    • Peanut Butter (your favorite variety)
    • Jelly (your favorite flavor)
    • Butter
    • Confectioners Sugar
    • Milk
    A closeup photo of a hand holding a  Peanut Butter and Jelly Chocolate Football with a bit take out.

    Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

    • butter knife or offset spatula
    • baking sheet
    • parchment paper (optional)
    • microwave-safe bowl
    • spatula
    • sandwich bag
    • microwave
    • freezer

    An overhead photo of Peanut Butter and Jelly Chocolate Footballs on a football plate with one missing.

    Why this recipe works:

    I had to literally force myself from eating all of these football snacks after taking these photos, so then I sent the remaining footballs with my husband to share at his workplace and get them out of the house! 

    This may well be one of the easiest recipes I've ever shared.

    Let's face it if you're hosting a big game party, or any party for that matter, you need food that comes together quickly and food that can be made in advance if needed.

    Closeup of Peanut Butter and Jelly Chocolate Footballs on a football platter

    Tips and tricks for making PB & J Football Crackers:

    • Do NOT overfill the crackers, or press them together too tightly. In doing so, you'll risk squishing the filling out from the center of the crackers.
    • Before freezing, if needed, clean up any filling that has squished out from the crackers with a clean finger, or napkin.
    • VERY IMPORTANT - DO NOT overheat the chocolate in the microwave. When melting chocolate, low and slow is always better. If heated to quickly or on too high of heat, the chocolate will seize up, and won't melt properly.
    • The recipe can be easily doubled or tripled if needed. Please plan accordingly.

    Can these sweet and savory football crackers be made in advance?

    Yes!

    You can make them up to 3 days in advance and then store covered them in a single layer at room temperature.

    A sheet tray works great for storing.

    Additional gameday-inspired recipes:

    *Tailgating Recipe Roundup

    *Sriracha Firecracker Cracker Snackers (pictured below)

    A bowl filled with Sriracha Firecracker Cracker Snackers

    *Game Day French Onion Sloppy Joes (pictured below)

    A French Onion Sloppy Joes sandwich on a blue plate with a football napkin

    *Patty Melt Dip (pictured below)

    A glass bowl filled Patty Melt Dip with cocktail bread

    *PB&J Chocolate Football Crackers (pictured below) THIS IS THE PLACE!!

    A vertical overhead photo of a tray of Chocolate Footballs filled with Peanut Butter and Jelly.

    Below is the printable recipe card along with the nutritional information for today’s football cracker snacks. 

    If you've made this recipe, or are excited to make this recipe, I'd appreciate it if you'd take a moment to leave it a star rating in the recipe card, along with a comment if you're so inclined. I thank you most sincerely! 🙂

    Printable Recipe Card

    Peanut Butter & Jelly Chocolate Covered Football Crackers - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    Peanut Butter and Jelly Chocolate Footballs

    Renee Goerger
    These Peanut Butter and Jelly Chocolate Footballs are tasty little snackers that are super simple to make, and are sure to be a crowd pleaser at any tailgating or big game party!
    4.86 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    freeze time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 15
    Calories 111 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 30 oval crackers
    • ¼ cup peanut butter your favorite variety
    • ¼ cup jelly your favorite variety
    • 1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • ½ cup confectioners sugar
    • 1 tablespoon warm milk more if needed

    Instructions
     

    • Spread one side of the crackers with peanut butter.
    • Spread the other side of the crackers with jelly.
    • Gently press the peanut butter and jelly crackers together with the filling in the middle. 
    • Place the crackers on a baking sheet (parchment paper optional) and freeze the filled crackers for 10 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, add the chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl along with the butter, and microwave on VERY LOW POWER, removing and stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is smooth and creamy. DO NOT overheat the chocolate or it will seize up and not melt.
    • One at a time, place the frozen filled crackers into the melted chocolate and gently toss to coat the entire cracker with chocolate.
    • Allow the excess chocolate to fall off the crackers, and place the coated chocolate cracker onto a baking sheet. 
    • Continue the process with the remaining frozen crackers.
    • Return the chocolate coated crackers to the freezer for 10 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, whisk the confectioner's sugar and milk together. Spoon the mixture into a sandwich bag and work the sugar glaze to the bottom corner of the bag.
    • Snip a tiny corner from the bag and carefully pipe the laces onto each football.
    • Return the completed footballs to the freezer until ready to serve.
    • Enjoy!

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Calories: 111kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 87mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's recipe for Peanut Butter & Jelly Chocolate Football Crackers as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!

    Peanut Butter and Jelly Chocolate Footballs on a football plate with a green napkin and a referee shirt.

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    Comments

    1. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

      January 10, 2019 at 7:01 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great treat! Love these!

      Reply
    2. Noelle says

      January 08, 2019 at 5:22 pm

      5 stars
      I love this idea! I know my family would love to snack on these on sundays while watching football, can’t wait to make. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        January 09, 2019 at 9:23 am

        My pleasure. You're welcome!!

        Reply
    3. April says

      January 07, 2019 at 12:02 pm

      5 stars
      I actually make these for Christmas every year and they're delicious!! I love the idea of making them football shaped for game day! So clever!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        January 07, 2019 at 12:11 pm

        Thanks! Enjoy!!

        Reply

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