Description
Classic Danish Butter Cookies are rich, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth treats made with simple ingredients. Perfectly crisp and tender, these cookies are ideal for holiday gifting or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C), or 160°C if using a fan oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated sugar and salt for about 2 to 3 minutes until smooth and pale.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the flour and mix until just combined, making sure not to overmix.
- Fit a piping bag with an open star or round tip, fill it with dough, and pipe onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until puffed and the surface is dry.
- Cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for several days.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scandinavian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg