These gluten-free cookie dough footballs are an easy, no-bake treat that’s ideal for ladies’ night, game day, or any sports-watching party. Since they don’t require an oven, you won’t heat up the house — and they disappear fast!
No matter which team you support, these chocolate-covered gluten-free cookie dough footballs are sure to win over the crowd.
Gluten-Free Cookie Dough
For many households, football season stretches from late summer through early winter, and while the game is fun, the snacks are often the highlight. These cookie dough footballs join a lineup of tasty game-day favorites — from savory bites to sweet treats — and are a favorite because they taste indulgent without needing to be baked.
Made with an all-purpose gluten-free flour blend and mini chocolate chips, this dough is safe to eat raw and has the classic cookie-dough flavor and texture people expect. The finished treats are dipped in chocolate and decorated to look like little footballs — cute, portable, and perfect for a crowd.
Is gluten-free flour safe to eat raw?
Yes, many gluten-free flours are safe to eat raw, but the flavor and texture vary by type. Avoid flours with a bean base for this uncooked dough; those blends can create an off taste and strange texture that doesn’t work well in cookie dough.
How to make gluten-free cookie dough
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In a bowl, beat the butter and sugars together until smooth.
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Slowly add the gluten-free flour a little at a time, mixing until incorporated.
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Stir in the vanilla and water until the dough comes together.
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Fold in 1 cup mini chocolate chips.
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Meanwhile, melt 12 ounces of chocolate with 1 teaspoon coconut oil over low heat, stirring constantly.
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Shape the cookie dough into small football shapes and set them on a cooling rack placed over a baking sheet.
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Pour the melted chocolate over each football, turning to coat all sides.
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Let the chocolate cool and set completely, then pipe white icing to draw the laces.
Make them small for one-bite servings, or form one large football to share alongside gluten-free pretzels or crackers. These are adaptable and always a crowd-pleaser.
Making them dairy-free
To keep these cookie dough footballs dairy-free, substitute dairy-free butter for regular butter and use dairy-free chocolate chips and coating chocolate. Brands of mini chips labeled top allergen-free will help keep the recipe suitable for dairy-sensitive guests.
If you want more game-day ideas, try pairing these treats with other gluten-free favorites like hearty appetizers, dips, or easy wings — they complement both savory and sweet spreads.
Gluten-Free Cookie Dough Footballs
Ingredients
- 2 ⅓ C Glutino all-purpose flour
- 1 C brown sugar packed
- 2 T white sugar
- 1 C butter melted
- 2 tsp. gluten-free vanilla
- 1 T water
- 1 C mini chocolate chips
- 12 ounces chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
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In a bowl, beat the butter and sugars together.
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Slowly add in the flour a little at a time until combined.
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Add vanilla and water and mix until smooth.
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Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
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Melt chocolate with coconut oil over low heat, stirring until smooth.
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Shape dough into footballs and place on a rack over a baking sheet.
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Cover each football with melted chocolate, let set, then pipe laces with white icing.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrates: 67g
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Protein: 5g
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Fat: 26g
*This post was originally created in partnership with Glutino. Opinions are my own. Some ingredients or references to brands reflect the original sponsorship and recipe development.