Danish Butter Cookies: The Best Homemade Treats to Indulge In
Indulge in the rich, buttery flavor of homemade Danish Butter Cookies, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden at the edges.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts.
- These cookies can be decorated with royal icing for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg