Cinnamon Football Cookies

I just saw these online and thought they would be great for superbowl or any sunday game get-together.

Heat oven to 350f.

Mix brown sugar , butter and vanilla in large bowl.

Work in flour , cinnamon and salt until dough holds together.

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

Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

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

Remove from cookie sheet.

Cool completely.

Place easy decorating glaze in decorating bag filled with writing.

Make football laces on cookies.

Easy decorating glaze:.

Mix powdered sugar and just enough water to make paste that can be piped from decorating bag.

brown sugar, butter, vanilla, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, salt, blanched almonds, powdered sugar, water