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Danish Butter Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Danish Butter Cookies for Sweet Memories

Delight in these melt-in-your-mouth Danish Butter Cookies, a holiday tradition filled with rich, buttery flavor and cherished memories.
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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: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup European Salted Butter Provides unparalleled richness and flavor.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Adds just the right amount of sweetness.
  • ⅛ teaspoon Salt Enhances all the flavors.
  • 2 Egg Yolks Use room temperature for better integration.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract for the best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Whole Milk Assists in softening the dough.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Base of the cookies.
  • ½ cup Cake Flour Adds tenderness to the texture.
For the Topping
  • Coarse Sugar Sprinkle on top for a delightful crunch.

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Piping Bag
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire racks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats and refrigerate them.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a stand mixer, combine butter, sugar, and salt. Beat until light and fluffy.
  3. Add Egg Yolks and Flavorings: Mix in egg yolks, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
  4. Combine the Flours: Whisk together flours and gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Pipe the Cookie Shapes: Transfer dough to a piping bag and pipe shapes onto chilled baking sheets.
  6. Chill the Cookies: Refrigerate piped cookies for 20-30 minutes before baking.
  7. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Bake the Cookies: Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool on Racks: Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results. Use precise measurements for flour to maintain texture.

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