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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Danish Butter Cookies

A plate piled high with freshly baked, star-shaped butter cookie treats dusted with powdered sugar.
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Make classic Danish butter cookies at home that have a rich, deep butter flavor and a perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture. This simple recipe is ideal for holiday baking or gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in the vanilla extract, if using.
  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 into a soft dough. Do not overmix.
  5. Place the dough in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Transfer the chilled dough to a cookie press fitted with your desired decorative tip, or roll the dough into small balls and flatten slightly with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
  8. Place cookies about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake 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 transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use high-quality European-style butter.
  • These cookies are excellent for gifting; store them in an airtight container for up to one week.
  • If you do not have a cookie press, you can shape the dough using a piping bag or simply slice the chilled dough log.

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