Description
Crisp Danish Classic Butter Cookies bring sweet memories of grandma’s kitchen, melting with buttery richness. Delicate golden rounds promise simple pleasure, inviting you to savor each tender, crumbly bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2/3 cup (126g) granulated sugar
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla or almond extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 10 ounces (283g) Ghirardelli Chocolate Wafers (optional)
- Sprinkles for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and position a silicone-lined baking sheet for perfect cookie preparation.
- Cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base.
- Incorporate egg yolks and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly for a rich, aromatic mixture.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients, alternating with milk, and mix until a firm, cohesive dough develops.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with Ateco 825 tip, creating elegant 1.5-inch swirled shapes.
- Carefully place piped cookies on prepared sheet, ensuring 2-inch spacing between each delicate morsel.
- Bake individually for 9-11 minutes, watching for golden edges that indicate perfect doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5-10 minutes to set their structure.
- Gently transfer to wire cooling rack to complete cooling process.
- Optional final touch: Dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate and sprinkle with decorative toppings for festive flair.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for smoother, more even mixing that creates a consistent dough texture.
- Chill dough for 15-30 minutes before piping to help maintain crisp swirl shapes and prevent spreading during baking.
- Hold piping bag at 90-degree angle and apply steady, consistent pressure to create uniform, elegant cookie swirls with clean edges.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free blend and use plant-based butter for delicious vegan or gluten-sensitive versions that maintain the classic holiday cookie charm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 133
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 23mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 36mg