Description
Deliciously crisp and buttery, these Danish butter cookies are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture. Beat until well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix until a smooth dough forms.
- Shape the Cookies: Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe the dough into round shapes on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Soft Butter: Ensure the butter is softened to make creaming easier and give cookies a light texture.
- Piping Technique: Use a consistent pressure for even cookie shapes. Practice on a separate sheet if needed.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to a week.
- Enhancements: For a festive twist, dip half of each cookie in melted chocolate and let it set before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg