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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Jason
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I can't wait to make these cupcakes again!


James Bell
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These cupcakes are perfect for a special occasion, or for a simple treat.


Morgan Nyadenga
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I would recommend using a high-quality chocolate for these cupcakes. It will make a big difference in the flavor.


Hailey Gaddis
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These cupcakes are a bit time-consuming to make, but they are definitely worth the effort.


vicloreandsina
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The chocolate cupcake is moist and fluffy, and it pairs perfectly with the truffle filling.


Haseeb Raja
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I love the truffle filling in these cupcakes. It's so rich and decadent.


Sylvester Nana Brown
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These cupcakes are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They are delicious, easy to make, and look impressive.


Tshegofatxo Mokwele
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I've made these cupcakes several times and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Starantula Industries
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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Rick Updegrove
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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of the chocolate cupcake and the truffle filling.


J Hill
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these cupcakes without any problems. They turned out great and they were a big hit at my party.


Derrick Scott
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These cupcakes were amazing! The truffle filling was so rich and creamy, and the chocolate cupcake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.


Jordan Parr
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I had a lot of trouble getting the truffle filling to set. I ended up having to refrigerate the cupcakes for several hours before they were firm enough to eat. Other than that, they were delicious.


Ironic mena
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. The truffle filling was delicious and the chocolate cupcake was moist and fluffy. I would recommend using a semisweet chocolate instead of a milk chocolate to reduce the swee


Mop Kike
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I'm not a big fan of truffles, but these cupcakes were surprisingly good. The chocolate cupcake was moist and flavorful, and the truffle filling was rich and creamy. I would definitely make these again.


Emmanuel Ekechukwu
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I made these cupcakes for my son's birthday party and they were a huge success! The kids loved them and the adults thought they were delicious too. They were really easy to make and I will definitely be making them again.


Moner Moddhe
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious. The truffle filling was rich and decadent, and the chocolate cupcakes were moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.