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Danish Butter Cookies (Melt in Your Mouth)

Danish Butter Cookies (Melt in Your Mouth)

Delicious Danish Butter Cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Danish
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 374 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • piping bag
  • parchment paper
  • baking sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup European salted butter room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk or more to soften
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cake flour
  • coarse sugar for decorating

Instructions
 

  • Make space in the refrigerator and prep the baking mats.
  • Cream butter, sugar, salt.
  • Incorporate egg yolks, vanilla, and milk.
  • Mix dry ingredients and add into mixture.
  • Pipe the cookies.
  • Prepare the oven.
  • Bake.

Notes

Use room temperature butter and eggs for best results. The baking times will vary depending on the sizes and shapes of the cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 11gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 178mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7g
Keyword baking, butter cookies, cookies, Danish Butter Cookies, holiday treats, melt in your mouth
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