Danish Butter Cookies

Submitted by YummySmellsca

"Homemade Danish Butter Cookies are so easy and delicious!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 24 cookies
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter, softened (ideally European-style)
• 1⁄4 cup butter-flavoured shortening
• 2⁄3 cup vanilla sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon butter flavoring (optional)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt

directions

1. Heat the oven to 350°F.
2. Beat together the butter, shortening, sugar, and extracts until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
3. Add the flour, milk, and salt and beat on low speed until just combined.
4. Scrape into a piping bag fitted with a 1⁄2-inch star tip and pipe 2-inch swirl or wreath shapes onto parchment paper lined baking sheets, at least 2 inches apart.
5. Bake until lightly golden on the bottom, about 14 to 16 minutes.
6. Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then remove and cool on a rack.