Description
Delicious and buttery Danish Butter Cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract (if using).
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Using a cookie press or piping bag, squeeze out shapes onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Chill your dough if it’s too soft. Decorate with sprinkles or melted chocolate for a festive twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg