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Danish Butter Cookies

Danish Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth with Love

These Danish Butter Cookies are rich, buttery, and perfect for gifting or enjoying with tea.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Danish
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup European Salted Butter Substitute with unsalted butter and a pinch of salt if desired.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Use kosher salt if using unsalted butter.
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Ensure they are at room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla extract for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Whole Milk Add more if dough is too thick.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Combine with cake flour for best texture.
  • 1/2 cup Cake Flour Can use all-purpose flour alone if needed.

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Piping bag
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Danish Butter Cookies
  1. Prepare Baking Area: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the Butter: Beat 1 cup of European salted butter until smooth. Gradually add ¾ cup of granulated sugar and ½ teaspoon of salt, mixing until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in Wet Ingredients: Add 2 egg yolks, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of whole milk to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until well combined.
  4. Combine the Flours: Whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour and ½ cup of cake flour in a separate bowl. Gradually add to wet ingredients until no visible flour remains.
  5. Pipe the Cookies: Transfer dough to a piping bag and pipe onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 2 inches apart.
  6. Chill the Cookies: Refrigerate the piped cookies for 20-30 minutes to maintain shape during baking.
  7. Bake the Cookies: Bake in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until edges are just golden.
  8. Cool and Serve: Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid over-mixing after adding flour. Chill the cookies before baking to maintain their shape.

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