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Day 3 of Cookiemas 2025 features Vaniljekranse, the classic Danish butter cookies—just like the ones you find in the tins.
I followed the recipe from Nordic Food & Living, swapping a vanilla bean for a vanilla bean paste I had on hand. The result was delicious and very close to the traditional tin cookies. Piping the dough by hand is a bit tiring, so plan for some elbow work!
Step-by-step Photos
Nordic Food & Living provides great progress photos. Below are a few screenshots from my video to give you a quick preview of the process.
To begin, I creamed the butter and sugar together, then added the vanilla and the egg until smooth.
Next I added the dry ingredients and mixed until the dough was fully combined and smooth.
I filled a piping bag and piped the dough onto a baking sheet, then baked the cookies until lightly golden.
Here’s how the cookies look fresh from the oven: golden, crisp at the edges, and tender inside.
Recipe
If you’re looking for the full recipe and exact measurements, I followed the version on Nordic Food & Living. Check their recipe for detailed instructions and tips.