Description:
Inspired by traditional wedding customs, these delightful Danish Wedding Cookies symbolize good luck for newlyweds, representing the balance of life’s challenges and sweetness within a marriage. Each bite combines the rich flavors of butter, cream cheese, and pecans, creating a melt-in-your-mouth treat perfect for any occasion.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, < 30 Mins, Easy
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Granulated sugar |
| ½ | Butter |
| 3 | Cream cheese |
| 1 | Vanilla extract |
| ⅛ | Almond extract |
| 1 | All-purpose flour |
| ½ | Chopped pecans |
| Powdered sugar (for coating) |
Nutritional Information (per cookie)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 56.9 |
| Total Fat | 3.4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 7 mg |
| Sodium | 18.9 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Sugars | 4.2 g |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring it reaches the ideal baking temperature for perfectly golden cookies.
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Cream the Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and softened butter, then cream together until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
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Add Cream Cheese: Introduce the cream cheese into the bowl, increasing the mixer speed to high. Beat the mixture for approximately 2 minutes until it becomes light and fluffy.
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Incorporate Extracts: Add both vanilla and almond extracts to the creamy mixture, blending them thoroughly for a harmonious flavor profile.
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Fold in Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the all-purpose flour and chopped pecans, stirring carefully until the ingredients are just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
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Shape the Cookies: Lightly flour your hands, then roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on an ungreased cookie sheet.
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Flatten the Cookies: Using the bottom of a small glass, gently press each ball to flatten it slightly, creating an even surface for baking.
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Bake: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 14 to 18 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned and puffy.
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Cool the Cookies: Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the pan for about 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack for further cooling.
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Coat in Powdered Sugar: While the cookies are still warm, place them in a plastic bag filled with powdered sugar. Gently toss to coat them completely.
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Final Cooling: Remove the cookies from the bag and place them back on the wire rack to cool completely, allowing the powdered sugar coating to set.
Yield
This recipe makes approximately 48 to 60 cookies, perfect for sharing at weddings, gatherings, or as a delightful treat for yourself!
Enjoy these exquisite Danish Wedding Cookies, where each bite is a celebration of sweetness and tradition!