A short list of items is all you need to make Danish Butter Cookies!
INGREDIENTS
– 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened– 1 cup (110g) confectioners' sugar, sifted– 1 large egg– 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract– 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour– about 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or sanding sugar
Warm the oven up to 375°F. Put parchment paper or a silicone lining on the bottom of baking sheets.
Step 1
INSTRUCTIONS
The butter and confectioners' sugar should be mixed with an electric mixer on medium speed until they are light and fluffy.
Step 2
Be sure to add the egg and vanilla. Turn down the mixer's speed. Slowly add the flour and mix just until everything is mixed.
Step 3
Put the dough in a pastry bag that has a big star tip on it. Cut the dough into rounds that are about 2 inches across. Space the cookies about 2 inches apart.
Step 4
Add sanding sugar or powdered sugar to the top of each cookie. Put the cookie sheets in the fridge for 15 minutes.
Step 5
As you bake, take out one pan at a time and keep going until the edges are just beginning to brown.
Step 6
Put a metal rack on top of the pan and let it cool for 5 minutes. After that, move the cookies to a wire rack to cool fully.