I Love Danish Wedding Cookies

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 15

Learn how to make delicious Danish Wedding Cookies

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

100

Sugar

Fat

Danish wedding cookies are the perfect treat for any dessert lover. These cookies are commonly served at weddings and other special events in Denmark. They have a rich, buttery taste and are rolled in powdered sugar, giving them a unique texture and crunchiness. You'll love these cookies!

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 300°F.
2.	Mix 1 cup flour and cinnamon together in a bowl.
3.	Beat butter in a separate bowl until light and fluffy. Add pecans, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and vanilla extract; beat until evenly mixed.
4.	Mix flour mixture into butter mixture until dough is well mixed, but still crumbly. Form dough into small balls.
5.	Place balls on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until cookies are very lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
6.	Roll cookies in powdered sugar while they are still warm. Sieve cookie with powdered sugar after it has cooled down.

PROS

These cookies have a unique crunchy texture and a rich taste.
They are easy to make and can be stored for a long time.

CONS

The high-fat and high-sugar content make these cookies high in calories and not recommended for those on a strict diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Danish wedding cookies may not be the healthiest food choice due to its high-calorie content, the cinnamon and pecans in the cookies may provide some health benefits. Cinnamon can help regulate blood sugar, while pecans are high in protein, healthy fats, and antioxidants.

	1 cup all-purpose flour
	2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
	1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
	1/2 cup butter , softened
	1/2 cup pecans , finely chopped
	1/2 cup powdered sugar , sifted , divided
	1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
	powdered sugar