Can I use store-bought dough to make Football Stadium Sugar Cookies?

Yes, you can use premade dough to save time. It may spread more than homemade dough, but chilling the cut dough before baking helps keep the shape for stadium-style decorating.

How far in advance can I decorate the cookies?

You can decorate them up to two days ahead. Once the icing dries completely, the cookies store well in an airtight container and stay fresh for game day.

Why does my icing run or blend together?

Runny icing often means it's too thin or the cookies were still warm. Thicken the icing with more powdered sugar and allow the base layer to set briefly before adding white details.

How do I keep the sprinkles from falling off the cookie?

Press sprinkles into the wet icing immediately after flooding the cookie. Once the icing dries, the sprinkles adhere securely and won’t fall off.

Can I make these cookies gluten-free or vegan?

Yes. Use a gluten-free flour blend containing xanthan gum or swap in vegan butter and a plant-based egg alternative. The decorating steps for Football Stadium Sugar Cookies remain the same.

Football Stadium Sugar Cookies – 7 Brilliant Treats for Game-Day Joy

Description

These Football Stadium Sugar Cookies are fun, festive, and perfect for game day, featuring buttery cookies topped with green icing, crisp yard lines, and colorful sprinkle “fans”.

Ingredients

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2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
Green gel food coloring
White gel food coloring
Assorted sprinkles in team colors

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Instructions

Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in the egg and extracts.
Add dry ingredients and mix until a smooth dough forms, then chill for 30 minutes.
Roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into circles.
Chill the cut dough briefly, then bake until edges are lightly golden.
Let cookies cool completely before icing.
Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make icing, tint most green.
Flood cookies with green icing and tap gently to level.
Add sprinkles around the edges while icing is wet to mimic stadium fans.
Pipe white icing lines for the football field markings.
Let icing set fully before serving or storing.

Notes

Chill dough before cutting and baking to prevent spreading.
Allow green icing to set slightly before adding white details to avoid bleeding.
Cookies can be decorated up to two days ahead if stored airtight.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 14
Sodium: 85
Fat: 7
Saturated Fat: 4
Unsaturated Fat: 2
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 26
Fiber: 0
Protein: 2
Cholesterol: 20