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Danish Butter Cookies Recipe

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Classic Danish Butter Cookies, delicately crisp yet tender, flavored with rich butter and vanilla. Perfectly piped into elegant shapes and lightly sprinkled with sugar for a satisfying crunch, these cookies are a timeless treat ideal for enjoying with a hot cup of coffee or gifting to loved ones.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 35 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Danish

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup (8 oz/225 g) butter, softened
  • ½ cup (4 oz/115 g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (10 oz/284 g) all-purpose flour

Topping

  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) with fan assist. Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, and salt on high speed until the mixture turns pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. This step aerates the butter to create a tender texture in the cookies.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, beating just until combined and smooth. This enriches the dough and adds flavor.
  4. Mix in Flour: Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined to form a dough. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  5. Pipe the Cookies: Transfer the dough into a pastry bag fitted with a large 9mm open star tip. Pipe 2-inch (5cm) circles onto the lined baking sheets, spacing them evenly. Sprinkle each cookie lightly with the remaining 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar for a sweet crunch.
  6. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown. Watch carefully to prevent overbaking.
  7. Cool and Store: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
  8. Serve: Enjoy these delicate Danish Butter Cookies alongside a hot cup of coffee or tea for a delightful treat.

Notes

  • For best results, use room temperature butter and egg to ensure even mixing.
  • You can customize shapes by using different piping tips if available.
  • Make sure not to overbake; cookies continue to firm up as they cool.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container away from heat or moisture to keep them crisp.
  • These cookies can be frozen for up to one month if tightly wrapped.

Find it online: https://cheftinaskitchen.com/danish-butter-cookies-recipe/