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Authentic Melt-in-Your-Mouth Danish Butter Cookies

A stack of beautifully piped, golden brown butter cookies shaped like flowers on a light plate.
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Follow this recipe to create rich, buttery Danish butter cookies that achieve the signature melt-in-your-mouth texture. These easy homemade butter cookies are perfect for gifting or tea time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and cornstarch.
  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. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip (like Wilton 1M) for the classic shape.
  6. Pipe small rosettes or strips onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  7. Chill the piped cookies in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This step is key for maintaining shape.
  8. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Bake the chilled cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  10. Immediately upon removing the cookies from the oven, brush the tops lightly with the cooled melted butter.
  11. Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before carefully moving them to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For the best melt-in-your-mouth texture, use high-quality European-style butter if available.
  • If you do not have a piping bag, you can press the dough into a cookie press or roll small logs and slice them.
  • Store these rich buttery dessert cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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