Danish Butter Cookies
Indulge in homemade Danish Butter Cookies with this easy recipe. Featuring simple ingredients like unsalted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and flour, these cookies are a delightful treat that brings the classic Royal Dansk experience to your kitchen.
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Servings: 36 Cookies
Ingredients
- 227 grams of unsalted butter at room temperature
- 100 grams of granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon of salt
- 1.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 284 grams of all-purpose flour
- Additional granulated sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Initiate by preheating your oven to a temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 175 degrees Celsius). Proceed to line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and facilitate easy removal of cookies post-baking.
- Creaming Process: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, commence by beating together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Utilize a medium speed setting and continue this process for approximately 1 to 2 minutes, or until the mixture attains a light and fluffy consistency. This step is crucial for incorporating air into the mixture, which aids in achieving the desired texture of the cookies.
- Incorporation of Wet Ingredients: Subsequently, introduce the salt, vanilla extract, and egg into the butter and sugar mixture. Continue to beat this amalgamation for about one minute, ensuring that these ingredients are uniformly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Flour Addition: Following the wet ingredients, gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour. This should be done at a low mixing speed to avoid overworking the dough, which can result in tough cookies. Mix until the ingredients are mostly amalgamated, taking care not to overmix. If necessary, employ a rubber spatula for a few final stirs, ensuring the complete integration of the flour. The resultant dough should be notably thick.
- Piping the Dough: Transfer the cookie dough into a decorating bag equipped with a large open star tip. Carefully pipe the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, forming 2-inch circles. After piping, lightly sprinkle the tops of the dough circles with additional granulated sugar, providing a sweet, crystalline finish upon baking.
- Baking Process: Place one baking sheet at a time into the preheated oven, baking the cookies for a duration of 15 to 17 minutes. The cookies should develop a light golden brown coloration, indicating they are adequately baked. This step-by-step baking approach ensures each cookie receives uniform heat and bakes evenly.
- Cooling and Storage: Post-baking, allow the Danish Butter Cookies to cool completely. This not only facilitates handling but also allows the cookies to set into their final texture and flavor profile. Once cooled, these cookies can be stored or served as desired.
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