Sugared Danish Butter Cookies with Pecan Halves
Danish butter cookies are a popular treat in Denmark and are often served during festive occasions like Christmas.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 62 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.
Sugared Danish Butter Cookies with Pecan Halves
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
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Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
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Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Gently press a pecan half onto the top of each dough ball.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
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Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely.
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Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 17g6%
- Sugars 7g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
