Football Touchdown Cupcakes

Name: Football Touchdown Cupcakes
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 1 h 17 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 ounces semi sweet baking chocolate (, chopped); 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 3/4 cup hot water; 3/4 cup bread flour; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons white vinegar; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/4 cup shortening; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt + a pinch; 3 cups powdered ((confectioners' sugar)); 1 + 1/2 teaspoons meringue powder; 1/8 cup whole milk or half & half; 1/4 teaspoon green food dye; 60 Snyder’s of Hanover® Pretzels (, Sticks); 1/2 cup powdered ((confectioners' sugar)); 2 + 1/2 teaspoons water; 15 Emerald® Nuts (, Almonds); 1/4 cup powdered ((confectioners' sugar)); 2 - 2 1/2 teaspoons water

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:17min

Kick off the football championship with Football Touchdown Cupcakes. Rich chocolate cupcakes with green frosting, frosted almonds and a pretzel stick touchdown. Make this for the next game day party.

Updated at: Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:36:42 GMT