TRUFFLE FOOTBALL CUPCAKES

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These luscious truffles combine peanut butter and chocolate deliciously. They're terrific shaped into balls for a holiday treat tray. But they also make snappy footballs on top of cupcakes for a tailgate party or any gathering to cheer on your favorite team. -Kim Barker, Richmond, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped, divided
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup crushed granola cereal with oats and honey
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons shortening
2 cans (16 ounces each) vanilla frosting, divided
Green paste food coloring
36 cupcakes of your choice

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt white candy coating at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in peanut butter until smooth. Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and cereal. Chill for 2-3 hours or until easy to handle. , Shape into 1-in. balls; form each ball into football shape and set aside. In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip footballs in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on a wire rack over waxed paper; let stand until set, about 30 minutes., Pipe frosting laces onto footballs. Tint remaining frosting green. Using a #233 or #234 tip, pipe grass over cupcakes. Just before serving, insert a toothpick into each football. Insert toothpick into cupcake to position football.

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Khaleel Aljebrini
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These cupcakes were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth it. They were a hit at my party and everyone loved them.


Fakorede Sarah
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I made these cupcakes for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best cupcakes he's ever had.


Joseph mezie
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. The truffle filling was especially delicious.


Dalene Ezenyi
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but these cupcakes were still really good. The truffle filling was rich and creamy, and the cake was moist and fluffy.


Abdullah Gohar
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These cupcakes were so easy to make and they turned out so cute! I will definitely be making them again.


Gloria Achiaa
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The chocolate cake was a bit dry, but the truffle filling was delicious. Overall, these cupcakes were just okay.


David Godwin
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I love how these cupcakes look! They're so festive and perfect for a football party.


Rana Ali hassan
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These cupcakes were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were the perfect treat for a special occasion.


Sabrina Machado
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The truffle filling was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cupcakes were still very good.


Rina Rina
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I've never made cupcakes before, but these were so easy to follow. They turned out perfect and everyone at the party loved them.


Ashir Wattoo
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I made these cupcakes for my son's birthday and he loved them! The chocolate cake was moist and the truffle filling was rich and creamy.


Ayoub Amber
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These cupcakes were a hit at the Super Bowl party! They were so easy to make and the truffle filling was delicious.