Best Savory Pecan Parmesan And Thyme Shortbread Recipes

SAVORY PECAN, PARMESAN AND THYME SHORTBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spread the pecan pieces on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 8 minutes, until they are fragrant. Transfer to a cutting board to cool, then coarsely chop. Place the butter in the bowl of a stand or hand-held electric mixer; beat on medium speed for several minutes, until fluffy and light. Add the Parmesan cheese and beat until well blended. Remove the bowl from the mixer, then add the flour, toasted pecans, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula, then use your hands to help the dough come together. Divide the dough in half, then shape each half into a log 1 1/2 to 2 inches wide. Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut one of the logs crosswise into 1/4-inch slices, arranging the rounds of dough 1 inch apart on the baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes, until golden. Transfer the shortbread to wire racks to cool completely before storing. Repeat to use all of the dough.

SAVORY PECAN, PARMESAN, AND THYME SHORTBREAD

Steps:

• With a hand-mixer or spoon, beat the Melt® until smooth. Add the parmesan cheese and mix until combined.
• Add the flour, salt, pepper, thyme, and nuts, and mix until a cohesive dough just starts to form.
• Form the dough into logs or roll to ¼ inch thickness between two sheets of wax paper. Chill for at least 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Slice the dough into ¼ inch rounds or cut into shapes and place on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes, until lightly golden colored.