Experience the joy of baking with our Classic Danish Butter Cookies recipe, enhanced with a delectable dip in dark chocolate. These cookies are simple yet elegant, perfect for any occasion or as a delightful treat with your afternoon tea. The recipe guides you through creating these buttery, tender cookies with ease, offering tips for perfect results. Dipped in dark chocolate and adorned with festive sprinkles, these cookies are not only delicious but also visually appealing. Whether you're a seasoned baker or trying your hand at baking for the first time, these cookies are sure to impress.
Ingredients:
- Cookies:
- Unsalted Butter (softened): 1 cup
- Powdered Sugar: ¾ cup
- Kosher Salt: ½ tsp
- Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups
- Milk: 2 tsp
- Assembly:
- Dark Chocolate: 3.5 oz
- Coconut Oil: 1 tbsp
- Sprinkles: 2 tbsp
Instructions:
- Cookie Preparation: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Cream together softened butter, vanilla extract, kosher salt, and powdered sugar. Gradually add flour, then milk to form a pipeable dough.
- Piping Cookies: Fill a piping bag with a large open star tip and pipe 2-inch circles on a lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to retain shape.
- Baking: Bake for about 12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Chocolate Dip: Melt dark chocolate with coconut oil. Dip cooled cookies in chocolate, sprinkle with festive sprinkles, and let set in the fridge.
- Notes: Avoid overmixing the dough. Use room temperature butter for smooth dough. Refrigerate before baking to prevent spreading. Customize with different chocolates and toppings. Measure flour correctly for perfect consistency.
Enjoy these Classic Danish Butter Cookies with a Chocolate Twist, a delightful addition to your baking repertoire, perfect for sharing with friends and family or as a special treat for yourself!
