Danish Butter Cookies (Melt in Your Mouth)
These melt-in-your-mouth Danish butter cookies are perfect for gifting this holiday season.
Equipment
- stand mixer
- piping bag
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
Ingredients
Butter and Sugars
- 1 cup European salted butter room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon whole milk or more to soften
Flours
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cake flour
Decoration
- coarse sugar for decorating
Instructions
Preparation
- Make space in the refrigerator and prep the baking mats.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Mixing
- Cream butter, sugar, and salt in a stand mixer until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate egg yolks, vanilla, and milk, and mix until well combined.
- Mix flour and cake flour together, then add into the mixer in two additions.
- If the batter is too thick, add another tablespoon of milk.
Shaping
- Transfer cookie batter to a piping bag and pipe cookies onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Space cookies at least 2 inches apart and chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
Baking
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.
Notes
Use room temperature butter and eggs to ensure even baking. Avoid over mixing to prevent tough cookies. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 11gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 178mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7g
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