Cinnamon Football Cookies

Dairy Free
Cinnamon Football Cookies
35 min.
24
96kcal

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Get ready to score big with these delightful Cinnamon Football Cookies! Perfect for game day or any festive gathering, these treats are not only adorable but also dairy-free, making them a great option for those with dietary restrictions. With a warm, inviting aroma of cinnamon wafting through your kitchen, these cookies are sure to be a hit among family and friends.

Each cookie is shaped like a football and features a whole blanched almond at its core, adding a delightful crunch to every bite. The combination of brown sugar and cinnamon creates a rich, sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with the light glaze, which you can easily pipe on to create the iconic football laces. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 24 cookies, each with only 96 calories, making them a guilt-free indulgence.

Whether you're hosting a watch party or simply looking for a fun baking project, these Cinnamon Football Cookies are sure to impress. They not only taste fantastic but also bring a playful touch to your dessert table. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a batch of these charming cookies that will have everyone cheering for more!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 24  blanched almonds and whole
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar 
  • 1.5 teaspoons water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix brown sugar, butter and vanilla until smooth. Stir in flour, cinnamon and salt until dough holds together.
  2. Shape dough by scant tablespoonfuls around almonds to form football shapes. On ungreased cookie sheet, place shapes about 1 inch apart.
  3. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until set but not brown.
  4. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely.
  5. In small bowl, mix powdered sugar and just enough water to make mixture that can be piped from decorating bag.
  6. Place glaze in decorating bag fitted with number 3 writing tip. With tip, make football laces on cookies.

Nutrition Facts

Calories96kcal
Protein4.42%
Fat40.95%
Carbs54.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.33
Glycemic Load
4.31
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.6582608738023%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:96.06kcal
4.8%
Fat:4.41g
6.78%
Saturated Fat:0.84g
5.26%
Carbohydrates:13.24g
4.41%
Net Carbohydrates:12.9g
4.69%
Sugar:6.98g
7.76%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:58.42mg
2.54%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.34%
100%
Protein:1.07g
2.14%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.25%
Manganese:0.08mg
4.12%
Selenium:2.75µg
3.93%
Folate:14.88µg
3.72%
Vitamin A:169.36IU
3.39%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.83%
Vitamin E:0.39mg
2.6%
Vitamin B3:0.5mg
2.52%
Iron:0.43mg
2.41%
Phosphorus:14.56mg
1.46%
Fiber:0.33g
1.33%
Magnesium:5mg
1.25%
Copper:0.02mg
1.21%