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.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Cookies, Tailgate
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cinnamon Swirl Football Cookies, Football Cookies
Servings: 15cookies, depending on the size of your cookie cutter
Ingredients
1refrigerated pie crustthawed (or homemade)
3tablespoonsbuttermelted
¼cupsugar
1tablespoonground 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 ¼-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.