Cinnamon Footballs

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350º.

2. 2

   Beat brown sugar, butter and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon.

3. 3

   Stir in flour, cinnamon and salt until dough holds together. (If dough is dry, mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons milk).

4. 4

   Shape dough by scant tablespoonfuls around almonds to form football shapes.

5. 5

   Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

6. 6

   Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until set but not brown.

7. 7

   Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

8. 8

   Cool completely.

9. 9

   Place Decorating Glaze in decorating bag with #3 writing tip.

10. 10

    Pipe glaze on cookies to resemble football laces.