Chocolate Dipped Danish Butter Cookies
These buttery Danish cookies melt in your mouth and get a festive chocolate dip with sprinkles. Easy to make and perfect for Valentine’s Day or cozy gifts from the heart.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Baking sheets
- Parchment Paper
- pastry bag with Wilton 1M tip
- Wire Rack
- Microwave-safe bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar sifted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp Crisco shortening to smooth melted chocolate
- sprinkles Valentine’s themed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sifted confectioners’ sugar together until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla, and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add flour and salt. Mix until soft dough forms.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag with Wilton 1M tip. Pipe 3-inch S shapes onto baking sheets.
- Freeze trays for 15 minutes before baking.
- Bake 18–20 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on wire racks.
- Melt chocolate chips with shortening in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals. Stir until smooth.
- Dip each cookie halfway into chocolate. Place on parchment. Add sprinkles while chocolate is wet. Let set.
Notes
These cookies are perfect for make-ahead gifts or dessert platters. Customize with white chocolate or almond extract for variation.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 220IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.8mg
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