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Danish Butter Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Danish Butter Cookies in 4 Simple Steps

Delight in these Danish Butter Cookies, combining four simple ingredients for a melt-in-your-mouth experience perfect for any occasion.
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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: Dessert
Cuisine: Danish
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Butter at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract for flavor
  • 2 cups Flour cake flour or all-purpose flour
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 tablespoon Cocoa Powder for chocolate twist
  • 1 cup Finely Grated Coconut
  • 1/2 cup Ground Almonds

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Piping Bag
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Silicone Mat

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Step 1: Prep Butter - Take butter out to reach room temperature.
  2. Step 2: Cream Mixture - Beat butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Step 3: Incorporate Flour - Gradually fold flour into the creamed mixture.
  4. Step 4: Shape the Dough - Roll into log shape and place in piping bag.
  5. Step 5: Pipe Cookies - Pipe onto a lined baking sheet.
  6. Step 6: Chill - Refrigerate cookies for about 30 minutes.
  7. Step 7: Bake - Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake for 15 minutes.
  8. Step 8: Cool - Let cookies cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is soft but not melted for the best texture. Use a silicone mat for optimal piping results.

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