Danish Lemon Butter Cookies / Traditional Danish Lemon & Vanilla Butter Cookies - Recipe # 102

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option, while margarine can reduce costs.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while granulated sugar is more economical.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cake flour can be less expensive.

sprinkles

🥗Healthier: nuts

💰Cheaper: coconut flakes

Nuts add crunch and nutrition, while coconut flakes are often less costly.

Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).

Cream softened, salted butter and confectioners sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.

Add the seeds from the vanilla pod and 1 tsp. sugar, mixing until well combined.

Incorporate the zest and juice from the organic lemons, mixing until smooth.

Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls.

Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart.

Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.

Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Cooking Techniques

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