Pin It Festive, whimsical cookies shaped like Christmas boots, perfect for holiday gatherings. These buttery vanilla cookies are decorated with colorful icing for a joyful touch.
Preparation Time 30 minutes Cooking Time 12 minutes Total Time 42 minutes Category Dessert Difficulty Easy Cuisine International Yield 24 cookies Diet Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Cookies: 250 g all-purpose flour
- Cookies: 125 g unsalted butter, softened
- Cookies: 100 g granulated sugar
- Cookies: 1 large egg
- Cookies: 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cookies: 1 pinch of salt
- Decorations: 150 g powdered sugar
- Decorations: 23 tbsp milk
- Decorations: Red, green, and white food coloring
- Decorations: 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—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℃ (350℉). 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 1012 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.
Pin It Pair with hot cocoa or mulled wine for a festive treat.
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
Pin It Questions About This Recipe
- → What ingredients give these treats their buttery flavor?
Unsalted butter and granulated sugar are creamed together to create the rich, buttery base that defines the tender texture and flavor.
- → How is the colorful icing made for decorating?
Powdered sugar is mixed with milk to form a thick glaze, which is divided and tinted with red, green, and white food coloring for festive decoration.
- → What is the recommended chilling time for the dough?
The dough should be wrapped and chilled for 30 minutes to ensure ease in rolling and cutting shapes without sticking.
- → How long should the boot-shaped pieces be baked?
Bake the shapes for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges turn lightly golden, ensuring a tender yet firm texture.
- → Can the vanilla extract be substituted for other flavors?
Yes, you can replace vanilla with almond extract or orange zest to add different aromatic notes to the dough.
- → How should these treats be stored to maintain freshness?
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to keep them fresh and flavorful.