Description
Irresistible Danish Butter Cookies with a rich buttery flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add flour to the mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Optionally, flatten cookies with a fork or sprinkle with colored sugar.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool the cookies on a rack before serving.
Notes
For longer storage, refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months. Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg