DANISH BUTTER COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY

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Danish Butter Cookies Recipe by Tasty image

A Christmas classic you'll love making at home, these crispy butter cookies come in different shapes, and textures including shredded coconut and a pretzel shaped topped with crunchy sparkling sugar.

Provided by Tikeyah Whittle

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup powdered sugar
1 lb unsalted butter, room temperature
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups all purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 tablespoons sparkling sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 6 baking sheets, or as many as you have, with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream the powdered sugar and butter with an electric hand mixer on medium-high speed until well combined and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla. Beat until well combined and the batter is mostly smooth.
  • Gradually add the salt and flour, beating on low speed between each addition, until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
  • Divide the dough evenly into 3 portions. Each portion of dough should be about 13.5 ounces.
  • Add the shredded coconut to 1 portion of dough and mix with your hands to combine. Portion the coconut dough into ½-ounce pieces and roll into balls. Place on 2 of the prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly. Using your fingers, gently press down on the tops of the dough rounds to create a flattened top. Transfer to the refrigerator if not baking immediately.
  • Transfer another portion of dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star piping tip. Pipe 2-inch (5 cm) circles of dough directly onto 2 of the prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly. Transfer to the refrigerator if not baking immediately.
  • Transfer the remaining portion of dough to a small piping bag fitted with a medium (¼-inch) round piping tip. Pipe 2-inch wide pretzel shapes directly onto the 2 remaining prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly. Sprinkle the pretzels with the sparkling sugar.
  • Working in batches, bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, until just golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 3 grams

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