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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Danish Butter Cookies for Delightful Gifting

These Melt-in-Your-Mouth Danish Butter Cookies are perfect for gifting with their rich buttery flavor and melt-in-mouth texture.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Scandinavian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup European Salted Butter Provides rich buttery flavor; higher fat content enhances taste.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness and contributes to texture.
  • ⅛ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor; use kosher salt for best results.
  • 2 Egg Yolks Provides richness and helps with structure.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Adds aromatic depth and flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Whole Milk Softens the dough for easier piping; optional.
For the Flour Mixture
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Primary structure component of the cookies.
  • ½ cup Cake Flour Lightens texture for a delicate crumb.
For Decoration
  • Coarse Sugar For decorating the cookies; adds a crunchy texture.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • piping bag
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
  3. Add egg yolks, vanilla extract, and whole milk, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and cake flour. Gradually sift this into the butter mixture, folding gently.
  5. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe cookie shapes onto lined baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  6. Chill the piped cookies in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to help maintain their shape.
  7. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Watch carefully to prevent overbaking.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a preheated oven at 300°F for 5-10 minutes before serving.

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