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Danish Butter Cookies

Danish Butter Cookies

Delight in the rich flavor and crisp texture of these traditional Danish Butter Cookies, perfect with tea or coffee.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Danish
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 255 g unsalted butter, softened Provides the rich base and creamy texture.
  • 30 g powdered sugar Adds subtle sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances aromatic character.
  • 160 g all-purpose flour Main structure component.
  • 8 g cornstarch Helps create a tender crumb.
  • 1-2 teaspoons heavy cream, as needed To adjust dough consistency for piping.
For the Optional Chocolate Coatings
  • 170 g dark chocolate chips or chocolate almond bark, melted Rich topping for delicious treats.
  • 170 g white chocolate chips or white almond bark, melted Adds sweet contrast.
  • candied sprinkles (optional) For festive decoration.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • piping bag
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

How to Make Danish Butter Cookies
  1. Prepare the baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the butter for 2-3 minutes until pale and creamy; add powdered sugar and mix for 2 more minutes.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: add flour and cornstarch to creamed mixture, stirring gently until incorporated.
  4. Pipe the cookies using a piping bag fitted with a star tip; adjust stiffness with heavy cream if needed.
  5. Chill piped cookies for 30 minutes; preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
  6. Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden; let cool on rack.
  7. Melt chocolate or almond bark in intervals until smooth.
  8. Dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate; sprinkle with candied sprinkles before chocolate sets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure butter is not melted when creaming for perfect consistency. Mix dough just until combined to avoid toughness. Always chill piped cookies.

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