Description
Butter cookies from Denmark bring nostalgic sweetness to your holiday table. Crisp, buttery rounds melt delightfully, offering classic comfort with rich flavor that connects generations of bakers.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (230 g / 8 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (250 g / 8.8 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (120 g / 4.2 ounces) powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 350F (175C) and lining two baking sheets with protective parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Create a delicate base by whipping softened butter and powdered sugar in a spacious mixing bowl until the mixture transforms into a cloud-like, airy texture, approximately 2-3 minutes of vigorous blending.
- Infuse the developing dough with aromatic vanilla extract, thoroughly integrating the fragrant essence throughout the mixture.
- Gently introduce flour and salt into the creamy blend, carefully folding on minimal speed until the dough achieves a cohesive consistency. Exercise caution to prevent excessive manipulation of the delicate mixture.
- Transform the dough into delightful morsels by either crafting uniform 1-inch spheres with your hands or utilizing a piping apparatus equipped with an elegant star-shaped tip. Strategically position the formed cookies across the prepared baking surfaces, maintaining generous spacing between each delicate morsel.
- Carefully nestle the cookie landscape into the preheated oven, allowing them to bake for 10-12 minutes. Monitor their transformation, seeking subtle golden edges while preserving their pristine pale upper surface.
- Allow the freshly baked treasures to rest momentarily on their baking sheet, providing a brief 5-minute recuperation period before transferring them to a cooling rack, where they can gracefully complete their cooling journey.
Notes
- Softened butter is crucial for achieving a smooth, creamy texture that blends seamlessly with sugar.
- Room temperature ingredients ensure even mixing and a consistent cookie dough without lumps.
- Sifting powdered sugar prevents clumping and creates a more delicate, melt-in-your-mouth cookie.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping if you want more defined cookie edges and less spreading during baking.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend to maintain the classic buttery taste.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding citrus zest, almond extract, or rolling cookies in finely chopped nuts before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar for an elegant, bakery-style finish that adds a touch of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 136
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 11.5 mg
- Fat: 9.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1.1 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg