It’s football season, which means game day parties and get-togethers. Whether you’re hosting or just in charge of dessert, this easy sandwich cookie recipe will be the talk of the dessert table. Speaking of dessert tables, why not take it up a notch with a game day snack board featuring some of your favorite desserts?
Football Cookies Recipe
Making delicious football-shaped cookies has never been easier thanks to our Duncan Hines® EPIC Cookie Dough Kit and this super-easy baking tip. This ultimate game day dessert will have everyone asking for more.
Step 1:
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir chocolate chip cookie mix, melted butter, egg, and water together in a medium bowl until well blended.
Step 2:
Divide dough into 12 even portions, about 2 tablespoons each, and roll each into a ball. Place on baking sheet, leaving at least 1 inch between cookies.
Step 3:
Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly browned.
Pro Tip:
Remove pan from oven and lift parchment paper off the pan to a flat surface. Working quickly and carefully, use the tips of your fingers or a spoon to pinch two sides of each cookie and shape them into footballs.
Step 4:
Cool cookies completely on wire rack. Spread filling on flat side of half of the cookies. Top frosted cookie with another cookie to create sandwiches.
Step 5:
Pour sprinkles onto a plate. Roll sides of football sandwich cookies in sprinkles. If desired, use white icing to make lines on the top of each football sandwich cookie for the football's seams.
Game Day Dessert Snack Board Ideas
Put a tasty spin on the classic charcuterie board with a dessert snack board. It’s the perfect way to offer a variety of sweetness during your game day party. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
Dessert Dips
Add some creamy frosting, caramel dip and chocolate ganache for dipping fruits, pretzels, cookies, and crackers in.
Fresh Fruit
Apple slices, orange slices, and berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries) make a sweet, colorful addition to your dessert snack board and help to offset some of the richer dessert offerings.
Cookies
Cookies can make up the bulk of your snack spread. Whether you decide to use ready-made, or whip some up with an easy-to-use cookie kit, make sure to offer a variety of flavors.
Candy
Truffles, mini candy bars, caramels, gummy bears, marshmallows—the possibilities are endless. Have fun with the different sizes and shapes.
Salty Garnish
Adding popcorn and pretzels to increase visual appeal is always a good idea, and the salty snacks are great for dipping or offsetting the super-sweet treats you are featuring.
Now you’re ready for a sa-weet game day spread that all your guests will love—go team!
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