Best Danish Butter Cookies: A Timeless Classic
Crisp, buttery, and irresistibly delicate, these Danish butter cookies are a timeless classic. Made with simple ingredients, they have a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a rich, buttery flavor that makes them perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed with a cup of tea or gifted in a festive tin, these homemade cookies are sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 30 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g salted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 130g icing sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 270g cake flour
- 70g corn starch
- 20g milk powder
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Sugar – In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and icing sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla – Mix in the egg and vanilla essence until well incorporated.
- Sift and Combine Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, sift together the cake flour, corn starch, and milk powder. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, stirring gently to combine.
- Chill the Dough – Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to make handling easier.
- Preheat Oven – While the dough chills, preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Shape the Cookies – Roll the dough into small balls or pipe into classic Danish butter cookie shapes.
- Bake – Arrange the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Enjoy – Allow the cookies to cool on the baking tray for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- If you prefer unsalted butter, add 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the dough.
- Piping the dough through a star-shaped nozzle gives the cookies their traditional appearance.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to two weeks.