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Danish Butter Cookies

Cultural Context

Originating in Denmark, these butter cookies are a beloved treat often enjoyed during the holiday season. Traditionally, they are made with simple ingredients that create a rich, buttery flavor and a crisp texture. Danish butter cookies are often found in decorative tins, making them popular gifts. Today, they are enjoyed worldwide, with various adaptations and flavors, reflecting their universal appeal.

DanishDKdessert
45 min
medium
24 servings
Servings4
2/3 cup salted butter (150g)
3/4 cup icing sugar (90g)
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract (5ml)
1 and 1/2 cup all purpose flour or plain flour (190g)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is lower in saturated fat and dairy-free.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with additional flavor.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are more affordable.

1

Preheat oven at 350F or 175C. All ingredients should be in room temp.

2

Cream together butter and icing sugar.

3

When it's creamy, add 1 egg. Beat until well incorporated.

4

Sift in flour into the mixture in two portions. Mixing every after addition.

5

Transfer to a piping bag fitted with piping tip #9FT. Pipe onto cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Or you can use any french star tip.

6

You can use tip #32 for a smaller outline. Please refer to the video for swirls and designs.

7

Bake in a preheated oven for 15 to 17 minutes.

8

Let it cool down completely.

9

Serve and enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

piping bagcookie sheetparchment paper

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairynutsgluten

Also Known As

Danish CookiesKlejner

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