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Crispy Danish Butter Cookies

Crispy Danish Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Enjoy these Crispy Danish Butter Cookies, a delightful treat that melts in your mouth and brings festive joy.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Scandinavian
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can be swapped with gluten-free flour
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt reduce by half if using salted butter
Optional Mix-ins
  • 1/2 cup Almond Meal substitution for half of the flour
  • Chocolate Chips or Dried Fruit optional for added flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Cookie Cutters
  • Parchment paper
  • baking sheets

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt into the mixture, beating on low until fully combined.
  3. Sift in the all-purpose flour and fold gently until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
  4. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick and cut out shapes.
  6. Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for the best texture. Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain crispness.

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