Description
These Danish Butter Cookies are rich, buttery, and perfectly crisp. Made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, and vanilla, they’re the perfect treat for any occasion. With their delicate texture and delightful sweetness, these cookies will melt in your mouth and have you reaching for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually blend in the flour, mixing until fully incorporated into a dough.
- Use a cookie press to form cookies onto an ungreased baking sheet. (Alternatively, you can roll the dough into balls and flatten them with a fork or your hands.)
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Cookie Press Tip: A cookie press will give these cookies their signature shape, but you can also shape them by hand if you don’t have one.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes