Parmesan Shortbread

6 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese (no, not the sandy stuff that comes in a can)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary (or thyme) (optional)
  • 1 1/4 cups flour

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 325.
  2. 2
    Line an 8 inch square pan with buttered foil.
  3. 3
    Beat all ingredients except flour in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until light and creamy, 3-4 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add flour and continue to mix at lowest speed until smooth dough forms.
  5. 5
    Scrape dough into pan and press evenly with the back of a spoon.
  6. 6
    Pierce dough randomly with a floured fork.
  7. 7
    Bake 35 minutes until firm.
  8. 8
    Let cool slightly then invert pan over your cutting board.
  9. 9
    Remove the foil and cut the shortbread into 2 inch squares.

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