Danish Wedding Cookies

Danish Wedding Cookies, also known as Kransekager, are traditional Danish cookies often served at weddings and other special occasions. They are made from a rich buttery dough and shaped into rings or wreaths, symbolizing eternity and good luck.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 57 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Danish Wedding Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Danish, European Courses: Anytime, Cookie, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 57 mins

Servings: 24 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Butter
• ¹⁄₄ cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 ³⁄₄ cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Finely chopped pecans
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, finely chopped pecans, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
4. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
6. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Once the cookies are completely cooled, roll them in powdered sugar to coat.
8. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 160kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 17g6%

Sugars 6g

Protein 1g2%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.