Savory Parmesan Shortbread Rounds

Name: Savory Parmesan Shortbread Rounds
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 414 milliliters all purpose flour; 1 pinch Pinch of cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt; 1 smalls garlic clove, minced; 177 milliliters grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 1/2 ounces); 237 milliliters (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

This recipe serves 24. One portion of this dish contains roughly 2g of protein, 9g of fat, and a total of 113 calories. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, garlic clove, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

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Mix flour, 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic, and cayenne pepper in processor.

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Parmesan

Cayenne Pepper

Garlic

All Purpose Flour

Salt

Add butter and, using on/off turns, process until dough begins to come together. Gather dough into ball. Divide dough in half.

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Butter

Dough

Roll each half into 12-inch log, and cut each log into 1-inch pieces.

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Roll

Roll each piece into ball. Arrange dough balls on prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 1/2 inches apart. Press each ball into 2-inch-diameter round.

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Dough

Roll

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Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese over.

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Parmesan

Bake shortbread rounds until tops are dry and bottoms are golden brown, about 20 minutes.

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Shortbread Cookies

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Transfer shortbread rounds to rack and cool completely. DO AHEAD: Shortbread rounds can be made 1 week ahead. Store rounds in airtight container at room temperature, or freeze up to 1 month.

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Shortbread Cookies