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Football Cookie Cake

This delightful Football Cookie Cake combines the chewy goodness of cookies with a festive football shape, blending peanut butter, chocolate, and crunchy peanuts for an irresistible treat perfect for game day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1/2 cup butter (room temperature) Kerrygold recommended for richness
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup peanut butter (creamy) Jif is preferred
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon milk Any type works
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup peanuts (roughly chopped)
  • 1 cup extra chocolate chips for melting
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon white frosting For decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and sugar for about 1 minute until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda.
  3. Add the room temperature egg, vanilla, and milk to the creamed mixture, and beat until completely incorporated.
  4. Gradually fold in the dry ingredient mixture until just combined; don’t overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped peanuts until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Press the dough evenly into a foil-lined 9-inch round pan and bake at 350°F for 18-22 minutes or until the edges are golden brown, and a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Once baked, let it cool for about 10 minutes. Cut a 1-inch wide strip from the center to create your football halves.
  3. Melt the chocolate chips with vegetable oil and spread it on the cut edges to seal the halves together.
  4. After it sets, cover the top with melted chocolate and use white frosting to pipe football laces.

Notes

Store your Football Cookie Cake in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. For a firmer texture, you can refrigerate it.