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Homemade Danish Butter Cookies: A Classic Treat Made Simple 

There’s something uniquely magical about Danish butter cookies. The buttery richness, delicate crunch, and melt-in-your-mouth texture evoke memories of holidays, family gatherings, and the unmistakable joy of opening a blue tin of perfectly shaped cookies. But did you know you can recreate that timeless delight in your own kitchen? With just a few ingredients and a little effort, you can whip up a batch of homemade Danish butter cookies that are every bit as delicious as those iconic store-bought treats.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Danish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 box 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • Christmas sprinkles optional

Method
 

Prepare the Dough:
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese together until smooth.
  2. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  3. Beat in the egg until fully incorporated.
  4. Gradually add the yellow cake mix, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Chill the Dough:
  1. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes. Chilling helps the dough firm up for easier piping.
Preheat the Oven:
  1. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
Pipe the Cookies:
  1. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe swirls or other shapes onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Add Sprinkles:
  1. For a festive touch, sprinkle Christmas decorations or coarse sugar onto the cookies before baking.
Bake:
  1. Place the cookies in the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are just lightly golden.
Cool:
  1. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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