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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
butter
coarse brown sugar
powdered sugar
vanilla extract
3 egg yolks
all-purpose flour
milk (optional)

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

In a mixing bowl, add butter and beat with a hand mixer.

2

Add powdered sugar to the butter and mix until combined.

3

Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.

4

Add 3 egg yolks and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.

5

Fold in the all-purpose flour until a dough forms that resembles Play-Doh.

6

Prepare a cookie press with different molds.

7

Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

8

Press out cookies onto the baking tray using the cookie press.

9

Chill the tray of cookies in the fridge for 10 minutes.

10

Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until done.

11

Sprinkle coarse brown sugar on top of some cookies before baking.

12

Store the finished cookies in storage tins.

Cooking Techniques

creamingmixingbakingpiping

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlhand mixerbaking trayparchment papercookie pressstorage tins

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairynutsgluten

Also Known As

Danish CookiesKlejner

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