Danish Butter Cookies
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
48 Cookies
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Calories
45 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
Danish
Danish Butter Cookies
Description
The Danish Butter Cookies recipe features a mixture of unsalted butter creamed with two kinds of sugar—powdered and fine—to achieve a smooth, fluffy base. Heavy whipping cream is added slowly to maintain a creamy texture, while the sifted cake flour gently integrates for a tender crumb. Piping the dough onto a lined baking sheet in decorative shapes allows for even baking and a crisp edge. Baking at 180°C (356°F) for 10-12 minutes produces cookies with a delicate golden hue and a balance between crispness and softness. Storing them in an airtight container helps maintain freshness for up to five days.
The subtle sweetness and buttery character make these cookies suitable for teatime or casual snacking. They can be piped into various shapes using a star tip, which adds a textural interest to the finished cookie.
Using unsalted butter is recommended, though salted butter can be used if the salt amount in the recipe is adjusted accordingly. Accurate measurement, especially with metric units, helps ensure consistent results due to the cookie's delicate balance.
Ingredients
- 125 g (4oz) butter room temperature, unsalted
- 35 g (1¼ oz) powdered sugar
- 35 g (1¼ oz) sugar fine
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 100 ml heavy whipping cream
- 180 g (6¼ oz) cake flour sifted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). In a bowl, mix together the butter, powdered sugar, fine sugar, and salt. Then whisk until well combined and fluffy.
- Gradually add the whipping cream in 3 portions, beating on low speed after each addition.
- Add the cake flour to the butter mixture and mix well. Then, pour the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a star piping tip.
- Pipe the batter onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn slightly brown. Do not overbake. Let cool and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter at room temperature for proper consistency unless adjusting added salt.
- Measure ingredients using metric units for best accuracy and consistent texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 48Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 45 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 48cookies | |
| Calories | 45kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 6mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 96IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.04mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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