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Danish butter cookies

Irresistibly Buttery Danish Butter Cookies for Every Occasion

These Danish butter cookies are melt-in-your-mouth treats that evoke nostalgic holiday memories.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Danish
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup European salted butter Substitute with unsalted butter and add ¼ teaspoon salt if necessary.
  • ¾ cup Granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Can be omitted if using salted butter.
  • 4 large Egg yolks No alternative recommended for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Opt for pure vanilla or substitute with almond extract.
  • 1 tablespoon Whole milk Add only if necessary to achieve desired consistency.
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Using a mix with cake flour improves texture.
  • ½ cup Cake flour Can be replaced with additional all-purpose flour if not available.

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • piping bag
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Danish Butter Cookies
  1. Prepare Your Space: Clear space in your refrigerator and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a stand mixer, cream the butter on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add in the sugar and salt until light.
  3. Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add egg yolks one at a time, mix after each, then add vanilla extract and milk if needed until combined.
  4. Combine the Dry Ingredients: Whisk all-purpose and cake flour together, then gradually add to wet mixture until smooth.
  5. Adjust the Dough Consistency: If too thick, add more milk one tablespoon at a time until it's smooth and pipeable.
  6. Pipe the Cookies: Transfer dough to a piping bag and pipe 2-inch rounds onto lined sheets.
  7. Chill the Cookies: Refrigerate piped cookies for 20-30 minutes to prevent overspreading.
  8. Bake Your Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until edges are golden.
  9. Cool Before Serving: Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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