These Cinnamon Swirl Football Cookies are a fun tailgate food and a treat for your kids on game day. Use a refrigerated pie crust dough for a simple recipe.
In fantasy football, your group has a draft day where they all take turns choosing their players. We decided to host our group on draft day and make it a fun event. The dads and their sons came over, each with their own laptop or iPad ready for the draft. Of course, I had to add a little football flair to it with these football cookies and a couple of other snacks.
The kids ate up these football cookies. I think they liked that they were shaped as footballs. You, too, can surprise your kiddos with these cookies -- maybe even have them help! It only takes a few ingredients, including a refrigerated pie crust dough.
To fit all of these football cookies on one baking sheet, I use my large half sheet pan. This is the one I have and love, but you can order two for a great price as well. I have this silicone mat so never having to waste loads of parchment paper.
On an ending note -- Who watched the Bears barely lose to the Packers the other night? Although we lost, I have to say our team is looking pretty good!
Cinnamon Swirl Football Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated pie crust thawed (or homemade)
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Pillsbury tub cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- Roll out pie crust. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Brush evenly over the pie crust.
- Gently roll up the pie crust in a log. Cut 1-inch cookie rolls with a sharp knife.
- Flatten each roll, cut side up, to about 1/4-inch thick. Use a small football-shaped cookie cutter or a knife to shape into individual footballs. Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until just golden. Do not over cook.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely before icing.
- Scoop spoonfuls of the frosting into a small freezer bag. Snip a small corner of the bag and pipe football lines onto the cookies. Serve immediately or store in a sealed container for 1-2 days.
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