Danish Butter Cookies | Homemade, Crispy & Buttery

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.

Start with 1 cup of softened butter.

Add 1/2 cup of sugar and beat together until light and fluffy, about a minute.

Add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract; mix for another minute until fully combined.

Scrape down the sides of the bowl.

Add 2 cups of flour and 1 tablespoon of milk; mix on low speed until the dough starts to come together.

Switch to a spatula and mix until the dough is smooth, being careful not to over mix.

Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.

Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

Pipe the dough into small circles about an inch apart.

Sprinkle sparkling sugar on top of the cookies (optional).

Bake at 350°F for about 14 minutes or until the edges start turning brown.

Allow to cool before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens