From NESTLE

Makes 18 to 20 cookies

These Football Cookies will give everyone something to cheer about!

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup NESTLE TOLL HOUSE Baking Cocoa, plus additional for rolling

Decorator icings (various colors)

Red or black thin licorice rope

1 package (16.5 ounces) NESTLE TOLL HOUSE Refrigerated Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar Dough, *softened at room temperature for 30 minutes

DIRECTIONS

1.Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease two baking sheets.

2.Combine softened cookie dough and cocoa in large mixer bowl. This can be done with a mixer or with clean hands.

3.Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness between sheets of wax paper, using additional cocoa to prevent sticking. Cut cookie dough with 3-inch football shaped cookie cutter. Place 1-inch apart on prepared baking sheets. Repeat with trimmings.

4.Bake for 12 to 13 minutes or until edges are set. (If using dark baking sheets, check at 12 minutes). Cool for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

5.Decorate cookies with icings as desired. Cut licorice into small pieces to form laces. Let stand for 15 minutes to set icing. Store cookies in between wax paper layers in covered container.

NOTE: 2 cups NESTLE TOLL HOUSE Refrigerated Chocolate Chip Tub Dough can be substituted for the bar dough.

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