Description
Delightful Football Cookies that are perfect for game day gatherings, combining fun shapes and festive flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather all your ingredients.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla, and almond extract; gradually mix in dry ingredients.
- Roll dough into small balls and shape into footballs, about 2 inches long.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, decorate with green and white icing to resemble footballs.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze for up to three months.
- 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: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg