Danish Butter Cookies Recipe
Classic Danish butter cookies that are crisp on the edges, tender in the center, and rich with buttery flavor. Perfect for holiday tins, tea time, or anytime you crave a simple, elegant cookie.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: granulated sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar until light and creamy.
- 3. Mix in egg yolk and vanilla until fully combined.
- 4. Add flour and salt, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
- 5. Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
- 6. Pipe swirls or rings onto prepared baking sheets.
- 7. (Optional) Lightly sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- 8. Bake 12–15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- 9. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use real butter for authentic flavor.
- Chill piped cookies for 10 minutes before baking to help them keep shape.
- Store in an airtight tin for up to 1 week or freeze baked cookies up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Danish butter cookies, butter cookies, holiday cookies