Delicious Chocolate Football Truffles
These chocolate football truffles feature fudgy centers with a rich cocoa flavor and a crisp chocolate shell, perfect for game day parties or sweet treats. They are quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing with a nostalgic comfort food twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (for fudgy center)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free option)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 10 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped (for coating)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil
- White chocolate or candy melts (for football laces decoration)
- Optional: cocoa powder or edible glitter for dusting
Instructions
- Chop 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate finely. In a heatproof bowl, combine chocolate, 1/4 cup heavy cream, and 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter. Melt gently over a double boiler or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Pour the fudgy mixture into a shallow dish, cover with plastic wrap pressed on the surface, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the chilled fudgy center and roll into an oval football shape. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture. Refrigerate for 10 minutes if chocolate softens while shaping.
- Finely chop 10 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate. Melt with 1 tbsp coconut oil over double boiler or microwave until smooth and glossy, about 5 minutes.
- Dip each fudgy football into the melted chocolate coating using a fork or dipping tool, letting excess drip off. Place back on parchment paper. Work quickly to avoid fingerprints and achieve a thin, even shell.
- Melt white chocolate or candy melts in a small piping bag. Pipe football laces pattern on each truffle. Let harden at room temperature or in fridge for 15-20 minutes.
- Store truffles refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
Chill the fudgy center thoroughly before shaping to avoid stickiness. Use short bursts when melting chocolate to prevent burning. Adding coconut oil to coating chocolate helps achieve a shiny, crisp shell. Warm hands under hot water and dry before shaping to keep chocolate from cooling too fast on fingers. Store in airtight container refrigerated up to one week or freeze up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (about 1 o
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
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