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Classic Melt-in-Your-Mouth Danish Style Butter Cookies

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Create rich, buttery cookies with a tender texture that dissolves in your mouth. This recipe captures the authentic flavor of classic Danish butter cookies, perfect for tea time or gifting.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar together in a large bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract until just combined.
  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 a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  5. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip (like a Wilton 1M) or shape the dough into small logs or rounds if you prefer a shortbread style.
  6. Place dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
  7. Chill the cookies on the baking sheet for at least 30 minutes. This step helps the cookies hold their shape.
  8. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Bake the chilled cookies for 10 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Watch them closely as they brown quickly.
  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 texture, use high-quality butter and make sure it is truly softened, not melted.
  • If you skip chilling the dough, your cookies will spread more, resulting in thinner, crispier edges.
  • You can substitute 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract with an extra 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract if you prefer a less pronounced almond flavor.
  • These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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