Description
Danish Wedding Cookies are a melt-in-your-mouth delight that combines rich butteriness with a subtle crunch of nuts. Perfect for weddings, holidays, or simply to brighten your day, these elegant cookies dusted with powdered sugar will surely impress your guests. Their simple ingredients and easy preparation make them an ideal treat for bakers of all levels.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds or pecans)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Gradually add the flour, chopped nuts, and vanilla extract to the mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Dust warm cookies generously with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg