Danish Cookie Rings (Vanille Kranse) are a delightful treat that blend the nutty flavor of almonds with sweet cherries, creating beautifully decorated rings perfect for any occasion. The cookies not only look charming but also offer a delightful crunch and buttery goodness that will leave everyone craving more.
When preparing Danish Cookie Rings, consider using finely chopped hazelnuts or walnuts in place of blanched almonds for a different nutty flavor. If allergies are a concern, gluten-free all-purpose flour can be a suitable swap for regular flour. While fresh cherries could be a substitute, candied cherries add a delightful sweetness and color that enhances presentation.
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Danish Cookie Rings (Vanille Kranse) Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup blanched almond
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 8 candied red cherries
- 16 green glazed cherries
Instructions
- Grease cookie sheets and set aside.
- Process 1/2 cup blanched almond in a food processor until finely ground, but not pasty.
- Place the ground almonds, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder in a large mixing bowl.
- Cut 1 cup of butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles crumbs.
- In a separate small bowl, beat 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon milk, and 1 tablespoon vanilla together with a fork until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Spoon the dough into a pastry bag fitted with a medium star tip.
- Pipe 3-inch rings, spacing them about 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
- Refrigerate the rings for 15 minutes or until they become firm.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cut each cherry in half; cut each red cherry half into quarters and each green cherry half into 4 slivers.
- Press a red cherry quarter onto each ring where the ends meet, then arrange 2 green cherry slivers on either side to create leaves.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Store the cookies tightly covered at room temperature or freeze for up to 3 months.
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