Super
Bowl Sunday is almost here… Feb. 3, 2019. Lots to look forward to… the game,
the commercials, the party, the food. Here’s a great idea for dessert: A giant
football cookie isn't only festive; the rich peanut butter flavor is sure to
score big with the fans at your party. Add thick frosting stripes on the ends
for a college ball, but leave them off for an official look.
Ingredients
Cookie:
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 cup plus 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Frosting:
1 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch fine salt
Directions
For the cookie: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with nonstick
cooking spray.
Pulse the oats in a food processor or mini chopper until
finely ground. Whisk the ground oats, flour, baking soda and salt in a medium
bowl.
Mix the butter and 1 cup of the granulated sugar on
medium-high speed until light and fluffy, using either a hand mixer with a
large bowl or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, about 4 minutes. Add
the egg and beat until well incorporated. Beat in the peanut butter and
vanilla until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. With the mixer on low,
gradually add the flour mixture until the dough is well combined.
Scrape the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Using
your hands, flatten and form the dough into a football shape, about 1/2 inch
thick. Sprinkle the remaining 2 teaspoons sugar over the surface. Bake until
the cookie is light golden brown and set, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool
completely, about 15 minutes.
For the frosting: Beat the butter until creamy on medium
speed in a medium bowl. Add the confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla and salt.
Beat until thick and creamy. Spoon the frosting into a quart-size zippered
bag. Snip a small piece from the corner and pipe to create football laces or
any other desired decorations.
