Description
Classic Danish Butter Cookies are melt-in-your-mouth treats with a buttery, sweet, and gently nutty flavor, perfect for tea or coffee.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup fine sugar (or caster sugar)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until pale and airy.
- Add egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla and almond extract until just combined.
- Fold in the flour gently until the dough holds together.
- If piping, transfer the dough to a piping bag with a star tip, otherwise chill for 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Pipe or shape the cookies onto the sheets, spacing them at least 1 inch apart.
- Chill trays for a few minutes, then bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For a traditional look, press an almond into the center of piped cookies and sprinkle sea salt on top after baking.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Danish cookies, butter cookies, holiday baking