Danish Butter Cookies
These delightful Danish Butter Cookies are perfect for cozy afternoons. Dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with festive sprinkles, they are a treat with tea or coffee!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons milk
- 3 ounces semi-sweet or milk chocolate
- 3 tablespoons sprinkles
Instructions
- Pulse together the butter and sugar in a stand mixer or using a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing at low speed until just combined.
- Add milk to the dough and mix until the dough is thick enough to pipe but not runny.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large piping tip and pipe 2-inch swirls on a baking sheet.
- Chill the baking sheet for 15-20 minutes before baking at 350°F for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cookies to rest for 10 minutes on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave and dip each cookie, sprinkling with colorful sprinkles.