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Danish Butter Cookies

Simple shortbread cookies made with just butter, flour, sugar, and eggs that are crispy on the outside but melt in your mouth with each bite. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks butter salted, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare two baking sheets by lining with parchment paper. Set aside. 
  • Beat butter and sugar together until creamy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add egg and vanilla extract and beat until they have substantially mixed with the butter mixture. 
  • Add flour and mix until dough forms, but don't overmix the dough. Add dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large star piping tip. 
  • Pipe tight circles about 1 1/2 - 2 inches wide and 2 inches apart, making sure to make the center as small as possible. Bake in preheated oven until the edges turn golden brown, about 20 minutes. 
  • Remove from oven and let them cool almost completely before serving, about 30 minutes.