8 tips to make the best Danish cookies

The Danish cookies are one of those pleasures in life that everyone should experience from time to time, as they are very simple to prepare but simply irresistible.This type of cookie contains a good percentage of butter, which makes it crunchy but also very soft, while powdered sugar and vanilla add the necessary sweetness. So, although it is very easy to buy a can, usually blue or red, filled with these cookies, there is nothing like making them at home.You can also read: How to use the attachments of your mixer?8 tips for making the best Danish cookiesIf you want to master the art of making cookies, at kiwilimón we give you 8 practical tips for baking the best Danish cookies, as well as a step-by-step recipe, don't miss it! 1. Quality ingredients To prepare Danish cookies, and all types of desserts and dishes with great flavor, it is essential to use quality ingredients. In the case of these delights, we recommend investing in good butter and vanilla extract to achieve that characteristic and irresistible flavor.2. Mise en place Have you heard of the term mise en place? Although it sounds very fancy, it basically means weighing and organizing all the ingredients and utensils before you start cooking. For example, in the case of Danish cookies, you can start by;1. Weighing and sifting the flour 2. Weighing and sifting the powdered sugar 3. Weighing the butter and leaving it out of the refrigerator4. Having the piping bag ready Once you have all the ingredients ready, baking these crunchy cookies will take just a few minutes, let's get to work!3. Add the flour gradually When adding the flour, remember that it should not be added all at once, as this does not allow the ingredients to combine properly.4. The butter must be soft If the Danish cookie recipe states that the butter should be at room temperature, follow the instructions, as this ensures that all the ingredients will mix perfectly.You can also read: 4 different types of sugar and how to use them 5. Prepare the piping bag To make Danish cookies, you will need cutters, or a piping bag, so once the mixture is ready, place it in the piping bag and refrigerate it for a few minutes.6. Refrigerate the cookies Once you have formed the cookies, place them on a baking sheet and refrigerate them for at least 10 minutes, as this helps them maintain their shape when baked and not spread too much.7. Preheat the oven It is common that we do not heat the oven enough or that we put things in without it being properly heated, but this is a big mistake, as the cooking will take much longer and you won't achieve that crispy texture that characterizes these cookies. Remember, ovens should be preheated for 20 to 30 minutes.8. Bake with a timer in hand It may seem very obvious, but it is very important to pay attention to the cooking time, as if they stay in the oven too long, the Danish cookies will become hard or burn. Once the edges are slightly golden, take them out of the oven and let them cool before transferring to a platter.You can also read: How to measure pastry ingredients correctly How to make Danish cookies? Now that you know our secrets for preparing delicious cookies, gather the ingredients and get to work.Ingredients *1 1/4 cups of soft butter *1 cup of powdered sugar *1 teaspoon of vanilla essence *2 eggs *3 cups of flourInstructions 1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C. 2. Cream the butter and powdered sugar with a mixer. 3. Add the vanilla while mixing, then gradually incorporate the eggs and flour. 4. Beat the dough until fully integrated and set aside. 5. Place the dough in a piping bag with a star tip, chill for 10 minutes, and set aside. 6. Grease a baking sheet. 7. Shape the cookies and refrigerate for 10 minutes. 8. Bake the Danish cookies at 180 °C for 20 minutes or until golden. Cool and set aside.You can also read: 5 tips for making butter cookies for the first time