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Authentic Melt-in-Your-Mouth Danish Butter Cookies

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Create classic Danish butter cookies that truly melt in your mouth. This simple recipe delivers rich, buttery flavor and a tender texture, perfect for tea time or holiday baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon milk (if dough is too stiff)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is key for a tender texture.
  2. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix. If the dough seems too dry to pipe, add the optional tablespoon of milk.
  5. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip (like a Wilton 1M).
  6. Pipe small rosettes or S-shapes onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Leave about 1 inch between each cookie.
  7. Chill the piped cookies in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This helps them hold their shape during baking.
  8. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Bake the chilled cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the best melt-in-your-mouth cookies, use high-quality, room-temperature butter.
  • Do not skip the chilling step; it prevents the cookies from spreading too much.
  • If you do not have a piping bag, you can press the dough through a cookie press or simply form small balls and flatten them slightly with a fork.
  • These classic butter cookies store well in an airtight container for up to one week.

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