Indulge in these hand-piped cookies that boast a buttery, tender crumb. Made from simple ingredients, they offer the classic allure of Danish cookies. Elevate them with a dip in your choice of chocolate or by adding a sugary sparkle before baking.
Ingredients:
- 110g Soft Butter
- 75g Granulated Sugar
- 142g All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 40g Plain Greek Yogurt (or Regular Plain Yogurt)
- 10g Milk or Cream
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions:
- Creaming: Begin by creaming together the soft butter and sugar. Use the paddle attachment of a stand mixer or an electric whisk and continue mixing until the mixture is soft and creamy. This should take around 3-4 minutes.
- Wet Ingredients: Add room temperature yogurt, salt, and vanilla extract to the creamy butter mixture. Ensure you mix well until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Adding Flour: Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until it's integrated into the mix.
- Check Consistency: The resultant cookie dough should be soft enough to allow easy piping. If the dough feels too stiff, you can knead it slightly by hand to achieve the desired consistency.
- Piping: Prepare a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Fill the bag with the cookie dough. On a tray lined with baking paper, pipe the dough into your desired shapes. Classic options include swirls or circles.
- Chill: To ensure the cookies maintain their shape during baking, place the piped dough in the refrigerator to chill for about 2 hours.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Once the cookies are chilled, bake them until they're golden brown. This should take about 10-12 minutes. Remember, oven times may vary, so keep an eye on them!
- Cool & Dip: Let the cookies cool completely. Once cooled, dip them in your choice of dark, milk, or white chocolate, ensuring they're coated evenly. Place them on a cooling rack or parchment paper to allow the chocolate to set.
- Serve & Enjoy: Relish these Danish treats with a cup of tea or coffee, or simply on their own!
Note: These cookies make a delightful gift when packaged in a tin or decorative box. The combination of buttery cookie and rich chocolate is irresistible! 🍪🍫
