Savory Parmesan Shortbread Rounds

Shortbread originated in Scotland and was traditionally made with just three ingredients: butter, sugar, and flour. The addition of Parmesan cheese and savory herbs gives this recipe a delicious twist.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Savory Parmesan Shortbread Rounds

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Fresh rosemary, minced

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a food processor, combine the all-purpose flour, grated Parmesan cheese, cold cubed unsalted butter, salt, black pepper, and minced fresh rosemary.
3. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs and starts to come together.
4. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it a few times until it forms a smooth ball.
5. Roll out the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness.
6. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out rounds from the dough.
7. Place the rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let the shortbread rounds cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 1g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.