Butter cookie facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Butter cookies (biscuits), sablés, Danish biscuits |
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| Type | Cookie |
| Place of origin | Denmark |
| Main ingredients | Butter, flour, sugar |
Butter cookies are yummy treats made mostly from butter, flour, and sugar. They are also known as Danish biscuits because they first came from Denmark. These cookies are quite similar to shortbread cookies.
Butter cookies are known for being "crisp." This crunchy texture comes from the amount of butter and sugar used in the recipe. To make them just right, the dough often needs to be chilled before it can be shaped.
Most butter cookies don't have extra flavors, but many are flavored with vanilla, chocolate, or coconut. Sometimes, they are topped with shiny sugar crystals. You can find them in many fun shapes like circles, squares, ovals, rings, and even pretzel-like twists. They can also look plain, marbled, or checkered. Bakers often use special piping bags to create twisted designs.
In places like Europe and North America, butter cookies are a popular treat around Christmas time. They are also a very common gift in Hong Kong, especially during the Chinese New Year celebrations.
Danish Butter Cookies: A Sweet Export
Denmark has been famous for exporting butter cookies for many years, especially to countries like the United States and those in Asia. These cookies come in many different kinds. The butter cookies made for export are usually packed and sold in cool tins. A well-known brand that sells these cookies is Royal Dansk.
See also
In Spanish: Galletas danesas para niños
