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Nutella brownie footballs with peanut butter shortbread crust on a green background

Are you ready for some Football?

Honestly? I’m not really. Football is just…not my thing.

My husband? Is another story.

Last weekend he did his annual boys’ trip. He went to Arizona, where most of his “boys” reside.

The point of his trip? Fantasy Football.

If you remember last years’ post, he’s commissioner. He makes spreadsheets and graphs and watches NFL network like a crazy person in the weeks leading up to the draft. And, also, after, because God forbid Peyton Mannings’ receiver gets hurt before the season starts.

He actually won last year (go Merverts!) I hope that can be replicated this year. They play for money. (Mama needs a new camera.)

Nutella brownie footballs with peanut butter shortbread crust on a green background

Of course, I immediately thought about Football themed treats when he started planning his insane weekend. And I knew just what to make; something he would love and not be able to refuse!

Nutella and peanut butter. (Aka, God’s gift to humanity.)

I made a peanut butter shortbread crust and baked the Nutella brownies on top. Soft and fudgy meets peanut buttery wonderful, if you ask me.

I cut out the footballs after they baked, then added the laces using white chocolate. My cookie cutter was large, so I only got about six footballs and I had lots of scraps that tasted sooooooo good.  These are definitely a make-again-treat.

Nutella brownie football with peanut butter shortbread crust on a green background held by a woman's fingers

Of course next time, maybe I’ll make them for one of the huge events in my life. Like, say, the season premiere of Grey’s Anatomy or the reunion of the New Jersey Housewives.

Way more entertaining than football! {But don’t tell hubby that!}

Nutella peanut butter football brownie being held by a woman.

Nutella Brownie Footballs with Peanut Butter Shortbread Crust

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Brownie Recipe from Mother Thyme
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Yield 4 servings
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Ingredients
 

  • For the Crust
  • 1 stick butter , softened
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • For the Brownies
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter , softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup Nutella
  • Football Cookie Cutter
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips , for decoration
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 9x13” pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Make the crust: beat butter, peanut butter, and sugar until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Slowly mix in the flour and beat until combined. Press into the bottom of your prepared pan.
  • Make the brownies: whisk flour and salt in a small bowl. Set aside. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla. Mix well. Add Nutella and mix until creamy. Stir in flour mixture. Pour over the top of the crust and spread evenly with a spatula.
  • Bake for 25-28 minutes. Cool completely before cutting.
  • For footballs: Using a football shaped cookie cutter, cut the brownies. Melt the white chocolate chips and place in a ziploc bag. Snip off one corner and pipe the laces of the footballs. Let harden before stacking.

Recipe Nutrition

Calories: 1374kcal | Carbohydrates: 189g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 37g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 633mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 126g | Vitamin A: 597IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 8mg
Nutritional information not guaranteed to be accurate
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Author Dorothy Kern

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63 Comments

  1. Dorothy you amaze me every time
    I love your taste! These are super
    Lucky me my other-half doesn’t like football (actually here football is what you call socker . The kind of football that you have is not familiar here), but he would definitely love these awesome treats

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    1. I bet the feeling about your soccer is the same as our football – insane! Sports can make someone crazy everytime, ha. Thanks so much Winnie!

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  4. Oh man! I am in trouble now! These look to die for!

    By the way…I love the updated blog. Did you switch it to wordpress yourself or did someone do it for you? I’ve been thinking of changing mine over too.

    Hugs…Angi

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    1. Thanks Angi! I did up the site myself and had someone move me. I’m planning to do a few posts about it…of course! 🙂

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  5. These were so delicious and before I ever pulled them out at the draft people were asking me if you made something for them to munch on. they were a big hit and I may have kept one in my hotel room for after the draft. A little selfish of me I know!

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