Danish Pastry Cookies
Indulge in the buttery, flaky perfection of Danish Pastry Cookies—a delightful fusion of traditional pastry techniques and simple cookie-making. These melt-in-your-mouth treats feature layers of rich, cold butter worked seamlessly into all-purpose flour to create a crumbly, tender bite. Lightly sweetened with powdered sugar and enhanced by the warm aroma of vanilla, these cookies are the ultimate tea-time companion. With a golden sprinkle of coarse sugar on top for added crunch, they’re as visually stunning as they are delicious. Ready in under an hour, these delicate cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, homemade gifts, or anytime you’re craving a touch of sweetness. Crafted with pantry staples, this recipe ensures bakery-quality results from the comfort of your kitchen—each bite is pure bliss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g All-purpose flour
- 200 g Unsalted butter (cold)
- 70 g Powdered sugar
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp Milk
- 2 tbsp Coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour and powdered sugar together to combine.
Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
In a small bowl, combine the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and milk. Whisk until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the flour and butter mixture. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until the dough just comes together. Do not overwork the dough.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Use cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes. Place the shapes onto the prepared baking trays, leaving about 2 cm between each cookie.
If desired, sprinkle coarse sugar on top of the cookies for added texture and sweetness.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are light golden brown.
Let the cookies cool on the baking trays for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Enjoy these flaky, buttery delights!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2796 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 169.8 g | 218% | |
| Saturated Fat | 105.1 g | 526% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 624 mg | 208% | |
| Sodium | 54 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 288.5 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 96.9 g | ||
| Protein | 31.2 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 385 mg | 8% | |
*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.
