Description

Delight in the classic buttery goodness of these Danish Butter Cookies, featuring a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a sweet vanilla flavor. Perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

Unsalted Butter

Powdered Sugar

Vanilla Extract

All-Purpose Flour

Cornstarch

Heavy Cream

Chocolate Chips or Almond Bark (optional)

Candied Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until well incorporated.
Gradually add in the all-purpose flour and cornstarch, mixing until just combined.
If the dough is stiff, add heavy cream a tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired piping consistency.
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe your desired shapes onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are just starting to turn golden.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dip the cooled cookies in chocolate or decorate with candied sprinkles.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider substituting half of the all-purpose flour with almond flour. Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180 kcal
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 85 mg
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg

Keywords: Danish Butter Cookies, Classic Cookies, Butter Cookies, Holiday Baking, Dessert Recipes