Save to Pinterest Festive, whimsical cookies shaped like Christmas boots, perfect for holiday gatherings. These buttery vanilla cookies are decorated with colorful icing for a joyful touch.
This is a favorite holiday treat I love baking with my family each year. The kids enjoy decorating the boots and the whole house smells amazing.
Ingredients
- Cookies: 250 g all-purpose flour 125 g unsalted butter, softened 100 g granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 pinch of salt
- Decorations: 150 g powdered sugar 2–3 tbsp milk Red, green, and white food coloring Assorted sprinkles or edible glitter (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Step 2:
- Add the egg and vanilla extract's mix well.
- Step 3:
- Sift in the flour and salt, then stir until a soft dough forms.
- Step 4:
- Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Step 5:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 6:
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thickness.
- Step 7:
- Use a boot-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Step 8:
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Step 9:
- For the icing, mix powdered sugar with milk to form a thick, spreadable glaze. Divide and tint with food coloring as desired.
- Step 10:
- Decorate the cooled cookies with colored icing and sprinkles. Allow icing to set before serving.
Save to Pinterest Making these cookies is always a joyous family moment, bringing everyone together around the kitchen table for decorating and storytelling.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls Electric mixer or whisk Rolling pin Boot-shaped cookie cutter Baking sheet Parchment paper Cooling rack
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), egg, and dairy (butter, milk). Decorations may contain additional allergens; check labels carefully.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 110 Total Fat: 5 g Carbohydrates: 15 g Protein: 1 g
Save to Pinterest These Christmas boot cookies add a festive & delightful touch to your holiday celebrations and make great gifts.
Recipe FAQs
- → What ingredients create the cookie base?
All-purpose flour, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt combine to form the dough.
- → How is the colorful icing made?
Powdered sugar is mixed with milk to form a thick glaze, then divided and tinted with red, green, and white food coloring.
- → What shape are the cookies formed into?
The dough is rolled out and cut using a boot-shaped cookie cutter to create festive shapes.
- → How long should the dough chill before baking?
The dough is wrapped and chilled in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up for easier handling.
- → What baking temperature and time are recommended?
Cookies are baked at 180°C (350°F) for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- → How can flavors be varied in the dough?
Vanilla extract can be replaced with almond extract or orange zest for different flavor profiles.