Parmesan, Rosemary and Walnut Shortbread Crackers

Parmesan, Rosemary and Walnut Shortbread Crackers

Total Time1 hour
Prep20 minutes
Cook20 minutes
Yield :20 crackers
Level :Intermediate

Ingredients

  • 8 T unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 4 oz fresh grated Parmesan
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 T fresh rosemary
  • ½ cup walnuts, toasted at 350 for 10 minutes, then chopped
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp fresh ground pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Cream butter and Parmesan.
  2. Stir in flour, rosemary, walnuts, salt, pepper and cayenne.
  3. Form the mixture into 1” wide logs, wrap in parchment and refrigerate at least 30 minutes (or up to 3 days).
  4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  6. Cut the logs into ¼ inch slices and place on sheet.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cook on a wire rack.