Coconut Cookie Slices Danish Fedtebrod
Delight your taste buds with the buttery, melt-in-your-mouth goodness of Coconut Cookie Slices, a classic Danish treat known as Fedtebrød. These easy-to-make cookies feature a tender, crumbly texture thanks to a simple dough made with all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, and a touch of vanilla for a subtle sweetness. Once baked to golden perfection, the cookie logs are brushed with a glossy powdered sugar glaze and generously topped with desiccated coconut for an irresistible flavor and texture combination. Perfectly portioned into elegant slices, these cookies are an excellent pairing with coffee or tea and make a delightful addition to any dessert platter. With only 20 minutes of prep time and ingredients straight from your pantry, this traditional Scandinavian favorite is as simple as it is spectacular.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 200 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 150 grams Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Hot water
- 100 grams Desiccated coconut
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and baking powder.
Add the unsalted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix with your hands or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Knead the mixture lightly until it forms a smooth dough. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
Divide the dough into two equal portions and roll each piece into a log approximately 30 cm (12 inches) long.
Place the logs on the prepared baking sheet and lightly flatten the tops with your fingers.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the logs are lightly golden but still soft to the touch. Do not overbake as they will firm up as they cool.
While the cookies are cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and hot water until smooth.
Once the cookie logs have cooled slightly but are still warm, brush the glaze evenly over the top of each log.
Sprinkle the desiccated coconut generously over the glaze while it's still wet.
Let the logs cool completely, then use a sharp knife to slice them diagonally into 2 cm (3/4 inch) wide pieces.
Store the slices in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4028 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 239.2 g | 307% | |
| Saturated Fat | 157.6 g | 788% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 443 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 524 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 466.7 g | 170% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.1 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 255.0 g | ||
| Protein | 34.2 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 868 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
