Danish Aristocrats
Delight your senses with 'Danish Aristocrats,' a luxurious European-inspired cookie recipe that combines buttery shortbread, the subtle nuttiness of almond flour, and a sophisticated finishing touch of dark chocolate and glazed almonds. These elegant treats are crafted with simple yet high-quality ingredients like unsalted butter, vanilla, and fine almond flour, ensuring a melt-in-your-mouth texture. With a crisp golden edge and a glossy, chocolate-dripped finish, these cookies are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Perfect for tea parties, holiday gatherings, or gifting, these easy-to-make cookies pair beautifully with a warm cup of coffee or tea. Impress your guests with this classic Danish delicacy that's guaranteed to elevate your cookie game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams powdered sugar
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams almond flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 150 grams dark chocolate
- 25 grams blanched almonds
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until pale and fluffy.
Add the vanilla extract and egg yolks to the bowl, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour and almond flour, mixing until just combined. If the dough is too dry, add milk one tablespoon at a time until a soft dough forms.
Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic, and chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter or your preferred shape to cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let them cool completely on the baking sheets.
To prepare the almond glaze, combine granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Brush the glaze over the cooled cookies and sprinkle finely chopped or crushed blanched almonds on top. Let the glaze set for 5 minutes.
Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) or in the microwave in short intervals.
Dip one half of each cookie into the melted chocolate or drizzle it decoratively over the top. Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Serve the Danish Aristocrats with a warm cup of tea or coffee, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4879 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 312.0 g | 400% | |
| Saturated Fat | 158.2 g | 791% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 936 mg | 312% | |
| Sodium | 98 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 487.9 g | 177% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.8 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 227.4 g | ||
| Protein | 65.8 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 450 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 35.1 mg | 195% | |
| Potassium | 1706 mg | 36% | |
*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.
