Danish shortbread cookies or smorkager have been a Christmas and coffee tradition in Denmark since the 19th century. Their friable texture and clean butter flavor accompany them with tea and winter hygge. Each family keeps their recipe in star and tree shapes.
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Danish butter cookies
Friable Danish shortbread cookies with pearl sugar and vanilla.
- Denmark
- Dessert
- Vegetarian
- Light
- Low fat
- easy
20 min
Tiempo de Preparación
30
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 95 kcal
- Protein 1 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Carbohydrates 12 g
- Fat 5 g
- Sodium 45 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Danish shortbread cookies are a preparation from Denmark with easy difficulty. Reserve about 35 minutes in total (20 for mise en place and preparation, 15 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 250 g softened butter.
- Have ready: 200 g of sugar.
- Have ready: 1 large egg.
- Have ready: 400 g of wheat flour.
- Have ready: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Beat butter with sugar until white; add egg and vanilla
Beat butter with sugar until white; add egg and vanilla.
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Add flour
Add flour, salt and lemon zest until smooth. The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time.
The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time
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Form two rolls
Form two rolls, wrap in film and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 175 C
Preheat oven to 175 C. Cut thin 5 mm slices. Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute.
Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute
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Place on tray and sprinkle pearl sugar on top.
Place on a tray and sprinkle pearl sugar on top.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden edges without over-coloring the center.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden edges without over-coloring the center. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
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Cool on rack; store in an airtight can to keep crispy
Cool on rack; Store in an airtight can to keep crispy.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with sliced almonds and cinnamon.
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