Best 5 Sugared Danish Butter Cookies With Pecan Halves Recipes

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Sugared Danish Butter Cookies with Pecan Halves are an exquisite and melt-in-your-mouth treat that combines rich, buttery flavors, a delicate crunch, and the nutty goodness of pecans. This delectable pastry is a perfect complement to any festive occasion or cozy gathering, leaving a lasting impression on your taste buds. Discover the secrets to creating these delectable cookies, from selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of shaping and baking.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SUGARED DANISH BUTTER COOKIES WITH PECAN HALVES



Sugared Danish Butter Cookies with Pecan Halves image

This recipe is for a very elegant and tender butter cookie that just melts in your mouth. Half of the dough yields a sugared butter cookie, while the other half is unsugared and topped with a pecan half. This recipe can be easily halved for a smaller yield, but believe me, the cookies disappear quickly. You won't regret making an entire batch because no one can stop eating them. The recipe looks more complicated than it really is. Just be sure not to slice the cookies too thickly.

Provided by phoenix__rising

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Scandinavian

Time P1DT1h45m

Yield 176

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons coarse sugar crystals
88 pecan halves, toasted
1 tablespoon coarse sugar crystals for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Sift the flour and white sugar together in a mixing bowl, and stir in 1 egg and the vanilla extract until well combined. Using a pastry cutter, cut the cold butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse cornmeal. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Divide the dough in half, and roll into two 11-inch-long logs. Wrap one of the logs in waxed paper and then plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight. Place 3 tablespoons of coarse sugar crystals on a flat plate. Brush the second log with beaten egg, and roll it in the sugar crystals, coating it thickly. Carefully wrap the sugared log in plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight. (See Cook's Note.)
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cut the unsugared log of dough into round slices about 1/8-inch thick, and place the rounds onto the prepared baking sheets, about 1/2-inch apart. Top each round with a pecan half. Cut the sugared log of dough into 1/8-inch thick slices, and place them onto prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle each sugared cookie with more coarse sugar crystals, if desired.
  • Place one baking sheet of cookies at a time into the preheated oven, and bake until the edges barely turn golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the cookies to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 0.9 mg, Sugar 2 g

DANISH BUTTER COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



Danish Butter Cookies Recipe by Tasty image

A Christmas classic you'll love making at home, these crispy butter cookies come in different shapes, and textures including shredded coconut and a pretzel shaped topped with crunchy sparkling sugar.

Provided by Tikeyah Whittle

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup powdered sugar
1 lb unsalted butter, room temperature
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups all purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 tablespoons sparkling sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 6 baking sheets, or as many as you have, with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream the powdered sugar and butter with an electric hand mixer on medium-high speed until well combined and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla. Beat until well combined and the batter is mostly smooth.
  • Gradually add the salt and flour, beating on low speed between each addition, until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
  • Divide the dough evenly into 3 portions. Each portion of dough should be about 13.5 ounces.
  • Add the shredded coconut to 1 portion of dough and mix with your hands to combine. Portion the coconut dough into ½-ounce pieces and roll into balls. Place on 2 of the prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly. Using your fingers, gently press down on the tops of the dough rounds to create a flattened top. Transfer to the refrigerator if not baking immediately.
  • Transfer another portion of dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star piping tip. Pipe 2-inch (5 cm) circles of dough directly onto 2 of the prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly. Transfer to the refrigerator if not baking immediately.
  • Transfer the remaining portion of dough to a small piping bag fitted with a medium (¼-inch) round piping tip. Pipe 2-inch wide pretzel shapes directly onto the 2 remaining prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly. Sprinkle the pretzels with the sparkling sugar.
  • Working in batches, bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, until just golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 3 grams

DANISH BUTTER COOKIES



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Just like the ones sold in those iconic blue tins but Martha's are even tastier! The secret is using the best-quality salted butter you can find.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 20

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup (2 sticks) best-quality salted butter, room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg
2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together butter and confectioners' sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add vanilla and egg, and beat to combine. Gradually add flour, and beat until well incorporated. Transfer dough to a pastry bag fitted with a 7/16-inch star tip (such as Ateco #825).
  • Pipe 2 1/2-inch rings onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart. Bake, rotating halfway through, until lightly golden around edges but still light on top, about 20 minutes. Transfer sheets to wire racks; let cool completely.

DANISH BUTTER COOKIES



Danish Butter Cookies image

Make and share this Danish Butter Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Laka

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 20 cookies, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

500 g flour
24 g baking powder (2 packets)
350 g butter, cold
250 g sugar
1 vanilla sugar
1 pinch salt
3 eggs
1 grated lemon, zest of
3 -4 tablespoons sugar, for sprinkling
3 -4 tablespoons water
3 -4 tablespoons sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Sift flour with baking powder, add chopped butter, sugar, vanilla sugar, pinch of salt, eggs and grated lemon peel. Mix to combine and knead into the dough.
  • Wrap the dough with plastic wrap and let it sit for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • On a working desktop or a silicone mat sprinkled with sugar roll out with a rolling pin 5 mm thick dough. Brush with water and sprinkle with sugar. With a palm of your hand lightly press sugar into the dough. Cut into desired shapes with a cookie cutter.
  • Place cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet. Bake 10 - 12 minutes at 180 ° C. They are done when the ends become slightly golden.
  • Cool and put in a tightly closed metal container. They will keep for several weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.1, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 130.6, Sodium 476.1, Carbohydrate 71.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 32.7, Protein 7.3

SUGARED DANISH BUTTER COOKIES WITH PECAN HALVES



Sugared Danish Butter Cookies with Pecan Halves image

This recipe is for a very elegant and tender butter cookie that just melts in your mouth. Half of the dough yields a sugared butter cookie, while the other half is unsugared and topped with a pecan half. This recipe can be easily halved for a smaller yield, but believe me, the cookies disappear quickly. You won't regret making an entire batch because no one can stop eating them. The recipe looks more complicated than it really is. Just be sure not to slice the cookies too thickly.

Provided by phoenix__rising

Categories     Scandinavian Recipes

Time P1DT1h45m

Yield 176

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons coarse sugar crystals
88 pecan halves, toasted
1 tablespoon coarse sugar crystals for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Sift the flour and white sugar together in a mixing bowl, and stir in 1 egg and the vanilla extract until well combined. Using a pastry cutter, cut the cold butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse cornmeal. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Divide the dough in half, and roll into two 11-inch-long logs. Wrap one of the logs in waxed paper and then plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight. Place 3 tablespoons of coarse sugar crystals on a flat plate. Brush the second log with beaten egg, and roll it in the sugar crystals, coating it thickly. Carefully wrap the sugared log in plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight. (See Cook's Note.)
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cut the unsugared log of dough into round slices about 1/8-inch thick, and place the rounds onto the prepared baking sheets, about 1/2-inch apart. Top each round with a pecan half. Cut the sugared log of dough into 1/8-inch thick slices, and place them onto prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle each sugared cookie with more coarse sugar crystals, if desired.
  • Place one baking sheet of cookies at a time into the preheated oven, and bake until the edges barely turn golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the cookies to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 0.9 mg, Sugar 2 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your cookies. Use real butter, pure vanilla extract, and fresh pecans.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set: Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly. Bake them until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them: This will help them to keep their shape and prevent them from becoming too soft.

Conclusion:

These sugared Danish butter cookies with pecan halves are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be stored for up to a week, making them a great option for holiday baking. With their buttery flavor, pecan crunch, and delicate sugar coating, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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