Description
A fun and creative cookie shaped like a football helmet, perfect for game day celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup royal icing
- Food coloring (your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into football helmet shapes.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm.
- Let cookies cool completely before decorating with royal icing.
Notes
- Use different colors of icing to represent your favorite team.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- For a thicker cookie, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling it out.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: football helmet cookie, game day treats, cookie recipe