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Classic Melt-in-Your-Mouth Butter Cookies

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Make these easy homemade butter cookies that taste like the classic Danish variety. This simple recipe yields buttery, tender cookies perfect for holiday trays or everyday dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted (for dipping)
  • Optional: Sprinkles or chopped nuts (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg yolks and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  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. Prepare the dough for shaping. You can either place the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip for decorative cookies, or you can chill the dough for 30 minutes, then roll into small balls and flatten slightly with a fork for a simpler, shortbread style cookie.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Pipe or drop dough onto the prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. These cookies should remain pale in the center for a soft texture.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. If desired, dip the cooled cookies halfway into melted chocolate and decorate with sprinkles before the chocolate sets.

Notes

  • For a Danish Butter Cookies Recipe taste, add 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract along with the vanilla extract.
  • To achieve crisp-edged cookies, bake for 1 to 2 minutes longer, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  • Store these buttery sugar cookie recipes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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