Scandinavian Butter Cookies
Delight your taste buds with the rich, melt-in-your-mouth flavor of Scandinavian Butter Cookies, a timeless treat inspired by the simplicity and elegance of Nordic baking. Made with a blend of creamy unsalted butter, a hint of vanilla, and the perfect balance of flour and cornstarch, these cookies are irresistibly tender with a subtle snap at the edges. Whether piped into intricate swirls or shaped into charming rounds, their buttery aroma will fill your kitchen as they bake to perfection in just 12 minutes. Add an optional egg yolk for a richer flavor, and enjoy these delicate cookies alongside a steaming cup of tea or coffee. Perfect for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, or everyday indulgence, this easy homemade recipe is as delightful to make as it is to eat. Store them in an airtight container to savor their freshness all week long! Optimize your cookie game with this simple yet luxurious Scandinavian treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 225 grams Unsalted butter
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 300 grams All-purpose flour
- 50 grams Cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 piece Egg yolk (optional, for richer flavor)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is pale and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Use an electric hand mixer for the best results.
Stir in the vanilla extract and, if using, the egg yolk, until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt to ensure even distribution.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until a smooth and soft dough forms, but be careful not to overmix.
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star-shaped tip. Alternatively, you can shape the dough into small rounds using your hands if you don’t have a piping bag.
Pipe or shape the dough into small swirls, rounds, or logs on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie for slight spreading.
Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are just starting to turn golden. Avoid over-baking to keep them tender.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, the cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Enjoy with a cup of your favorite hot beverage!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3572 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 200.3 g | 257% | |
| Saturated Fat | 114.6 g | 573% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 682 mg | 227% | |
| Sodium | 640 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 426.2 g | 155% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 151.8 g | ||
| Protein | 35.4 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 408 mg | 9% | |
*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.
