Danish Butter Cookies
Enjoy these Danish Butter Cookies that taste just like the ones in the iconic Royal Dansk blue tin.
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
- decorating bag
- large open star tip
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- to taste table spoon granulated sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until combined and fluffy, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the salt, vanilla and egg, and beat until combined, about 1 minute. Reduce speed to low and gradually add the flour until mostly combined. Give a final few stirs with a rubber spatula to incorporate the flour.
- Transfer the dough to a decorating bag fitted with a large open star tip. Pipe the dough into 2-inch circles on the parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake, one pan at a time, until light golden brown, about 15 to 17 minutes. Allow to cool completely before storing or serving.
Notes
Use good-quality butter. Substitutable vanilla bean paste can be used for vanilla extract. Preferred piping tips include Ateco #827 or Wilton 1M. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 83kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 18mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 165IUCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.3mg
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