Football Stadium Sugar Cookies!

Enjoy this easy and fun cookie project for game day.

introduction

This Football Stadium Sugar Cookies recipe makes fun cookies for a party or game day. The cookies look like a small stadium with green frosting and white yard lines. They are simple to make and great to share. If you like simple party snacks, you can also try this brown sugar bacon little smokies recipe for a salty bite with your sweets.

why make this recipe

These cookies are fun and eye-catching. Kids and guests will enjoy the stadium look. They taste like soft sugar cookies with sweet frosting. You can make them ahead and decorate them with simple tools. This recipe is good for parties, potlucks, and tailgates.

how to make Football Stadium Sugar Cookies!

Make the dough, cut cookie shapes, bake, cool, and decorate to look like a stadium. Use a small round or rectangle cutter for each cookie. Frost with green icing and add white lines to show yard markers. Add tiny flags or chocolate players if you like.

Ingredients :

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons milk (more if needed)

For the frosting and decoration:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3–4 tablespoons milk or water
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup (for shine, optional)
• Green food coloring
• White icing in a piping bag or white decorating gel
• Small sprinkles or mini flags (optional)

Directions :

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and creamy.
4. Add egg and vanilla. Beat until mixed.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients and milk. Mix until a soft dough forms. Add a little more milk if dough is too dry.
6. Roll dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
7. Cut cookies with a rectangle or oval cutter to look like small fields. Place on baking sheets.
8. Bake 8–10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake.
9. Cool cookies on a rack completely before decorating.
10. Make the frosting: mix powdered sugar, milk, and corn syrup until smooth. Add green food coloring to get a bright field color.
11. Spread green frosting on each cookie. Let set a few minutes.
12. Use white icing or gel to pipe the yard lines and the center line. Add small flags or sprinkles for detail.
13. Let the icing set before stacking or serving.

how to serve Football Stadium Sugar Cookies!

Arrange cookies on a platter to look like a mini stadium. Serve with simple drinks like soda or iced tea. Place napkins and small plates nearby. These cookies work well on a dessert table with other simple snacks.

how to store Football Stadium Sugar Cookies!

Keep unfrosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If frosted, wait until icing is fully set, then store in a single layer or with parchment between layers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can also freeze unfrosted dough or baked unfrosted cookies for up to 2 months. Thaw and then frost before serving.

tips to make Football Stadium Sugar Cookies!

• Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too soft; this helps shapes keep their form.
• Use a bench scraper or flat spatula to lift cut shapes to the pan without stretching.
• Let cookies cool fully before frosting to avoid melting the icing.
• Thin the frosting with a drop of milk for easier spreading; keep it thick enough to hold lines.
• Practice piping lines on parchment to steady your hand.

variation (if any)

• Use rectangular graham crackers for a no-bake, quick stadium look. Frost and decorate the same way.
• Make chocolate cookies for a dark field, then use white and yellow lines.
• Add team colors around the edge with a second frosting color.
• Use royal icing for a harder, glossy finish that holds up well for transport.

FAQs

Q: Can I make the dough ahead of time?
A: Yes. You can make the dough and wrap it in plastic. Chill in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Q: How do I keep the icing from running?
A: Use thicker frosting and chill cookies a bit after spreading. Royal icing also dries hard and will not run.

Q: Can I use store-bought frosting?
A: Yes. Canned or tub frosting works. Mix in food coloring and adjust thickness with a little powdered sugar or milk.

Q: What if I do not have a piping bag?
A: Use a small zip-top bag, snip a tiny corner, and pipe lines that way.

Q: How do I transport these cookies?
A: Let icing dry fully. Place cookies in a single layer or separate layers with parchment paper. Use a flat box to avoid shifting.

Football Stadium Sugar Cookies

• Author: arianarecipes
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 24 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

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These fun Football Stadium Sugar Cookies are perfect for game day, decorated with green frosting and white yard lines to resemble a mini stadium.

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Ingredients

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• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons milk (more if needed)
• 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
• 3–4 tablespoons milk or water (for frosting)
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup (optional, for shine)
• Green food coloring
• White icing in a piping bag or white decorating gel
• Small sprinkles or mini flags (optional)

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and creamy.
4. Add egg and vanilla. Beat until mixed.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients and milk. Mix until a soft dough forms; add a little more milk if the dough is too dry.
6. Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
7. Cut cookies with a rectangle or oval cutter to look like small fields, and place on baking sheets.
8. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden, being careful not to overbake.
9. Cool cookies on a rack completely before decorating.
10. Make the frosting by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and corn syrup until smooth. Add green food coloring for a bright field color.
11. Spread green frosting on each cookie. Let set for a few minutes.
12. Use white icing or gel to pipe yard lines and the center line. Add small flags or sprinkles for detail.
13. Let the icing set before stacking or serving.

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Notes

Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too soft. Store unfrosted cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months.

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cookie
• Calories: 150
• Sugar: 12g
• Sodium: 80mg
• Fat: 7g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Fiber: 0g
• Protein: 2g
• Cholesterol: 30mg