Cinnamon Football Cookies

Score a touchdown at your next game day party with these irresistible Cinnamon Football Cookies! Infused with warm, aromatic ground cinnamon and topped with a rich homemade chocolate icing, these cookies deliver a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Their playful football shape, complete with detailed white icing laces, makes them the ultimate treat for sports fans of all ages. The dough is easy to work with thanks to a quick chill in the fridge, ensuring your cookies come out perfectly shaped every time. With just 20 minutes of prep and a short bake time, you’ll have 24 soft and flavorful cookies ready to impress your guests. Perfect for tailgate parties, Super Bowl celebrations, or any football-themed gathering, these cookies are as decorative as they are delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1.5 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 tube white icing

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Mix in the egg and vanilla extract, stirring until fully combined.

Step 4

In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Step 6

If the dough feels too dry or crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk to bring it together.

Step 7

Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.

Step 8

Once chilled, roll out the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface.

Step 9

Use a football-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes and carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.

Step 10

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 11

To make the chocolate icing, whisk together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and enough milk (1-2 tablespoons) to create a thick, spreadable consistency.

Step 12

Spread the chocolate icing over each cookie, leaving a thin border around the edges.

Step 13

Use the white icing tube to draw laces and details on the cookies to resemble footballs.

Step 14

Let the icing set completely before serving or storing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1135.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4433.6

Total Fat 122.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.0g
Cholesterol 436.7mg	0%
Sodium 1944.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 808.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.3g	0%
Total Sugars 513.4g
Protein 47.4g	0%

Vitamin D 54.0IU	0%
Calcium 269.0mg	0%
Iron 20.2mg	0%
Potassium 851.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.4%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 71.4%