Four-Ingredient Danish Butter Cookies with Apricot Jam
These tender Danish butter cookies use just four pantry staples plus a dollop of apricot jam for a sweet surprise. Crispy on the edges and melt‑in‑your‑mouth inside, they’re perfect for tea time or as a simple homemade gift.
Instructions
7 steps-
Preheat the oven to 356°F (180°C). In a bowl, cream the softened butter with the powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the egg white (and vanilla, if using) and mix until just combined.
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Gradually stir in the all‑purpose flour until a soft dough forms. Avoid over‑mixing.
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Portion the dough into small balls, place them on a parchment‑lined baking sheet, and gently flatten each ball.
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Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Spoon a small amount of apricot jam onto the center of each cookie and gently press another cookie on top, or fill a single‑sided cookie as desired.
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Allow the jam‑filled cookies to set before serving.
Tips
If the dough feels too sticky, chill it for 10 minutes before shaping. Use a piping bag for a clean jam filling.
Video
“🍪 4-Ingredient Danish Butter Cookies — Now with Apricot Jam!” by Baking Moments, watch on YouTube.
About this recipe
The cookies are a classic Danish treat, prized for their buttery flavor and delicate crumb. By keeping the ingredient list short—unsalted butter, all‑purpose flour, powdered sugar and an egg white—they’re quick to assemble yet deliver a rich, satisfying bite. Adding a touch of apricot jam creates a pleasant contrast of sweet fruit and buttery base, making each bite feel a little special.
Serve the cookies slightly warm or at room temperature, paired with tea, coffee, or milk. They also travel well, so pack a handful in a tin for a thoughtful, homemade gift.
