Description
Classic Danish Butter Cookies are rich, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth treats made with simple ingredients. Perfectly crisp and tender, these cookies are ideal for holiday gifting or everyday indulgence. With a subtle vanilla aroma and a delightfully crumbly texture, they capture the traditional Scandinavian flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C), or 160°C if using a fan oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking. Set them aside for later use.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened butter with the granulated sugar and salt. Beat them together for about 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and pale in color.
- Add the large egg and pure vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture. Beat on medium speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fit a piping bag with an open star tip or a round tip and fill it with the cookie dough. Pipe your desired shapes onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the cookies have puffed up and the surface is no longer wet-looking.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or almond extract.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scandinavian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4.5 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg