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Chocolate Football Cookies Easy Game Day Treats That Win Big

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These chocolate football cookies are chewy, tender, and packed with rich cocoa flavor. Shaped like footballs and decorated with icing laces, they’re a whimsical, crowd-pleasing treat perfect for game day, parties, or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder (mix of Dutch-process and regular recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2–3 teaspoons milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low until just combined.
  6. Using about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie, roll into balls and shape into footballs. Place 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until cookies look set but still soft in the center.
  8. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl to make icing. Adjust milk for desired consistency.
  10. Transfer icing to a piping bag or zip-top bag. Pipe a straight line down the center of each cookie, then add short crosswise lines for football laces.
  11. Let icing set for 15-20 minutes before serving.
  12. Arrange cookies on a platter and serve.

Notes

For gluten-free cookies, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Chill dough for 15 minutes for easier shaping. Don’t overmix after adding flour and cocoa. Decorate only when cookies are fully cool for crisp icing laces. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze undecorated cookies for up to 2 months.

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