Football Stadium Sugar Cookies
A delightful spin on traditional sugar cookies, Football Stadium Sugar Cookies are fun to bake and customize, perfect for game day.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup softened butter Must be softened for best mixing results.
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar Adds sweetness and helps caramelize during baking.
- 2 large eggs Provides structure and moisture.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor.
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour Base ingredient for the dough.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder Helps cookies rise.
- a pinch salt Enhances the flavor.
For Decorating
- Food coloring For decorating cookies.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients and cream together softened butter and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the mixture.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface.
- Use cookie cutters to create desired shapes and place them on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
Decorating
- After cookies cool, prepare your favorite royal icing and color it as desired.
- Decorate the cookies with icing to match your team colors.
Notes
Using gel food coloring provides vibrant colors without changing texture. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.