Description
Delicious cookies shaped like footballs, perfect for game day.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Green and white icing for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
- Roll the dough into balls and shape into footballs.
- Place on ungreased cookie sheets and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Let cool completely before decorating.
- Mix confectioners’ sugar and milk to make icing.
- Decorate cookies with green and white icing.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use different colors for icing to match your team.
- Chill the dough for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 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: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: football sugar cookies, game day treats, dessert recipes