Super Bowl Nutty Football Cookies
Get ready to score big with these delightful Super Bowl Nutty Football Cookies! Perfectly shaped like footballs, these tasty treats combine a rich chocolate and nut base with a creamy white chocolate filling. Whether you're hosting a game day party or simply craving a delicious dessert, these cookies are sure to impress your guests. Each bite is a touchdown of flavor that will leave everyone cheering for more. Don’t forget, 'Laces out!' as you serve these scrumptious cookies to your team.
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Servings
116
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Dark brown sugar
1 cup (packed)
Butter or margarine
1 cup (softened to room temperature (2 sticks))
Egg
1 large (beaten)
Ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon
Flour
2 1/2 cups
Baking cocoa
1/3 cup
Baking soda
1/2 teaspoon
Filberts (hazelnuts)
1 cup (toasted and ground)
White chocolate chips
1 cup
Shortening
2 teaspoons
Instructions
1
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the dark brown sugar and softened butter (or margarine) using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until it's light and fluffy.
2
Add the egg and ground cinnamon to the sugar-butter mixture, and continue to beat until everything is well combined and fluffy.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking cocoa, and baking soda. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, beating on low speed until just combined.
4
Fold in the ground filberts (hazelnuts) until evenly incorporated. The dough will be quite stiff.
5
Divide the dough into two flat rounds, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up.
6
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while you prepare your work surface. Lightly dust the surface with flour.
7
Roll out one round of dough at a time to about 1/8-inch thickness. If the dough cracks a little, don't worry; just keep rolling it out.
8
Use a football-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes, placing them about one inch apart on cookie sheets that are sprayed with cooking spray or lined with parchment paper.
9
For half of the cut-out cookies, use a knife to carefully mark laces, which will be the top of the finished cookies.
10
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the tops are no longer moist. Allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
11
In a microwave-safe dish, combine white chocolate chips and shortening, then microwave on 50% power for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every 30-45 seconds until the mixture is smooth and melted.
12
Using a pastry bag fitted with a narrow tip, pipe a line of melted white chocolate onto the back of an unmarked cookie. Top it with a marked cookie to make a sandwich.
13
Decorate the top with additional melted white chocolate to resemble the laces on a football.
14
Repeat this process with the remaining cookies until all are completed. Enjoy your festive treat!
Nutrition Information
6g
Fat
14g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Super Bowl Nutty Football Cookies?
These are football-shaped sandwich cookies featuring a chocolate and hazelnut base with a creamy white chocolate filling.
What type of sugar is used in the cookie dough?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of packed dark brown sugar.
Can I use margarine instead of butter?
Yes, you can use either softened butter or margarine for the cookie base.
How many eggs are needed for this recipe?
You will need one large egg, beaten, for the dough.
What kind of nuts are used in these cookies?
The recipe uses 1 cup of toasted and ground filberts, which are also known as hazelnuts.
Is there any spice in the dough?
Yes, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon is added to the mixture for extra flavor.
What gives the cookies their chocolate flavor?
The chocolate flavor comes from 1/3 cup of baking cocoa added to the dry ingredients.
How long should the dough be refrigerated?
The dough should be refrigerated for at least one hour to firm up before rolling.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) before baking the cookies.
How thick should I roll out the cookie dough?
The dough should be rolled out to a thickness of about 1/8-inch.
What should I do if the dough cracks while rolling?
If the dough cracks slightly, don't worry; simply continue rolling it out to the desired thickness.
How do I create the football shapes?
Use a football-shaped cookie cutter to cut shapes from the rolled dough.
How do I make the laces on the cookies?
Use a knife to carefully mark laces on half of the cut-out cookies before baking, and pipe white chocolate laces on top after assembly.
How far apart should I place the cookies on the sheet?
Place the cut-out shapes about one inch apart on the cookie sheets.
Should the cookie sheets be greased?
Yes, you should spray the sheets with cooking spray or line them with parchment paper.
How long do the cookies take to bake?
Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the tops are no longer moist.
What ingredients are used for the filling?
The filling consists of 1 cup of white chocolate chips melted with 2 teaspoons of shortening.
How do I melt the white chocolate chips?
Microwave them on 50% power for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every 30-45 seconds until smooth.
How are the cookie sandwiches assembled?
Pipe melted white chocolate onto the back of an unmarked cookie and top it with a marked cookie.
What tool should I use to pipe the white chocolate?
Use a pastry bag fitted with a narrow tip for precise piping.
How many calories are in one serving?
Each cookie contains approximately 116 calories.
What is the fat content per cookie?
There are 6 grams of fat in each cookie.
How many carbohydrates are in these cookies?
Each cookie has 14 grams of carbohydrates.
How much protein is in each cookie?
There are 2 grams of protein per cookie.
What is the texture of the cookie dough?
The dough is described as being quite stiff, especially after adding the ground filberts.
Do I need to toast the hazelnuts?
Yes, the recipe specifies that the filberts should be toasted and ground before use.
What is the primary flavor of these cookies?
The cookies feature a blend of chocolate, toasted hazelnuts, and creamy white chocolate.
How many ingredients are required in total?
There are 10 main ingredients required for this recipe.
Are these cookies suitable for a Super Bowl party?
Yes, their football shape and festive appearance make them a perfect treat for game day.
Can I prepare the dough in advance?
Yes, the dough needs to be refrigerated for at least an hour, but it can be chilled longer if needed.