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    Danish Butter Cookies (Vaniljekranse)

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    Popular as a Christmas treat or as a season gift, we bring you the real deal: Danish butter cookies (vaniljekranse). They're amazing!

    Danish Christmas butter cookies (Vaniljekranse).
    Danish butter cookies.

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    1. Why we ❤️ it
    2. What are vaniljekranse
    3. Ingredients
    4. About this recipe
    5. Video
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    Why we ❤️ it

    One of the most wonderful things about cooking is that it brings cultures and people together. Our holiday table is joined by dishes that come from many places, some we may know little about.

    One of those holiday traditions is Danish sugar cookies (those that come in decorated tins that then turn into sewing kits) that come to us from a country on the other side of the world that I do know: Denmark.

    When my Danish husband spent his first Christmas in our country he was not very impressed with the Danish cookies you buy in the supermarket. After eating them fresh and handmade I understood the reason for his lack of enthusiasm. The difference in taste and texture is huge. Just prepare these, serve with coffee, and you'll see.

    vanillekranse (Danish butter cookies).
    Danish butter cookies.

    What are vaniljekranse

    Danish butter cookies are ring-shaped (or vaguely pretzel-looking) and are called Vaniljekranse or vanilla wreaths (like the wreaths that are placed on the doors of the houses at Christmas).

    Ingredients

    These cookies take only a few ingredients and are easy to obtain: all-purpose flour, peeled almonds, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and - of course - butter. It is important to use fresh and good-quality ingredients for the best flavor and results. 

    They should all be at room temperature at the time of preparation.

    Vanillekranse made by my mother in law.
    Vaniljekranse by my Danish mother-in-law

    About this recipe

    This Danish butter cookies recipe is based mostly on two danish Christmas cookies recipes (with some major modifications): the recipe in the book Dining with the Danes by Lynn Andersen [Amazon affiliate link], and on my Danish mother-in-law's recipe. It's one of my favorite cookie recipes

    Don't be intimidated by the idea of baking these, I assure you it's easier than it looks, and with so many cookies you can give away and share with your friends and families.

    This recipe yields about 18 cookies, or 6 servings of 3 cookies each.

    Enjoy!

    Tia Clara

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    Danish Butter Cookies (Vaniljekranse)
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    [Recipe + Video] Danish Butter Cookies (Vaniljekranse)

    By: Clara Gonzalez
    Popular as a Christmas treat or as a season gift, we bring you the real deal: Danish butter cookies (vaniljekranse). They're amazing!
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    Prep Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Denmark
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 196 kcal

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup peeled almonds, in slices [82 g].
    • 2 cups sifted all purpose flour , [270 g]
    • 1 cup sugar , (white, granulated) [200 g]
    • 1¾ sticks butter , (salted) at room temperature [200 g].
    • 1 egg , (large) [60 g]
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, [12 ml]

    Instructions
     

    • Grinding almonds
      Mixing dry ingredients: Put the almonds in the food processor and grind until it has the texture of brown sugar with tiny grains.
      In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, and ground almonds. Use a wire whisk to stir until well combined.
    • Mixing: Mix the dry ingredients and butter over medium speed in the stand mixer with the paddle attachment until everything is thoroughly combined.
      Add the egg and vanilla into the mixture, and beat until combined.
    • Making cookies
      Making the cookies:  Put the cookie dough in a piping bag with a medium, open star tip.
      Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner. Form 1 ½-inch diameter rings with the pastry bag on the prepared baking sheet. You can make other shapes by experimenting with another piping tip.
      Place it in the refrigerator until the oven is heated at 350°F [175 °C].
    • Cooling on wire rack
      Baking: Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until light golden brown.
      Remove from oven and place on a wire rack until they cool to room temperature. When they reach room temperature, place them in an airtight container and store them.

    Tips and Notes

    You can also use a cookie press (I have this one (Amazon affiliate link) to make cookies in fun shapes.
    If you don't have a piping bag or cookie press you can make round cookies by forming a roll with the dough after you cool it down in step 5. Leave the roll in the fridge for an additional hour and then cut into slices ¼" thick and bake immediately.
    To decorate these circles with almonds or coconut do it before baking.
    If you are not going to eat all the cookies the same day is best if you keep the jar in the fridge to keep them fresh longer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 20IUCalcium: 24mgIron: 1.3mg

    Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutrition information.

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    Published Dec 23, 2011, revised Dec 10, 2022

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    Edited: Dec 10, 2022 | Publish: Dec 23, 2011

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