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Danish Butter Cookies Recipe

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This classic Danish Butter Cookies recipe delivers rich, buttery cookies with a tender crumb and a delicate balance of sweetness. Perfect for festive occasions or a comforting treat, these cookies are made by creaming butter and sugar, then gently folding in flour and cornstarch. Piped into elegant shapes and baked to a light golden edge, they can be enjoyed fresh or stored in a tin for weeks of delicious snacking.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Total Time: 53 minutes
  • Yield: 15 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch

Topping

  • Coarse sanding sugar, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: Add the unsalted butter and powdered sugar to your stand mixer on the lowest speed setting and mix until just combined to avoid scattering the sugar.
  2. Whip for Fluffiness: Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and cream the mixture for a full 5 minutes until it becomes very pale and fluffy, which creates the light texture of the cookies.
  3. Add Vanilla: Pour in the vanilla extract and beat for an additional 10 seconds to evenly incorporate the flavor.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Lower the mixer to the lowest speed and gradually add the flour and cornstarch in spoonfuls. Mix until just combined to avoid overworking the dough, which could toughen the cookies.
  5. Pipe the Dough: Transfer the cookie dough to a piping bag fitted with a #1M piping tip. Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Shape and Sugar: Pipe the dough into 2-inch circles on the prepared baking sheet, then sprinkle each cookie lightly with coarse sanding sugar for a sparkling finish.
  7. Chill: Refrigerate the baking sheets with the piped cookies for 30 minutes to firm up the dough, helping the cookies keep their shape during baking.
  8. Preheat Oven: While chilling, preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to ensure it is at the right temperature for gentle baking.
  9. Bake: Bake the cookies for 11-13 minutes, or until the edges just start to brown slightly, indicating they are perfectly cooked without being overdone.
  10. Serve or Store: For authentic presentation and freshness, serve the cookies in a metal cookie tin. They can also be stored in the tin to keep them crisp and fresh for weeks.

Notes

  • Room temperature butter is essential for achieving the right creamy texture.
  • Do not overmix once the flour and cornstarch are added to prevent tough cookies.
  • Chilling the dough is important to maintain cookie shape and texture during baking.
  • Using coarse sanding sugar adds a delicate crunch and pretty finish.
  • Store cookies in an airtight metal tin for best freshness.

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