Savory Parmesan Shortbread Rounds

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Delight in the buttery, melt-in-your-mouth goodness of Savory Parmesan Shortbread Rounds, the perfect recipe for anyone who loves a sophisticated savory treat. These crumbly rounds combine the rich, nutty flavor of freshly grated Parmesan cheese with a hint of black pepper for an irresistible bite. With a short prep time and a simple rolling and baking process, they’re an easy yet elegant addition to any gathering. Serve them as a gourmet snack, alongside a cheese board, or paired with your favorite dips and spreads. Perfectly golden and packed with flavor, these savory shortbread cookies are sure to impress your guests or elevate your next at-home happy hour.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 15 min
• Total Time: 30 min
• Servings: 20 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

7 items

• 125 grams All-purpose flour
• 115 grams Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 60 grams Parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 unit Egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon Cold water

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, finely grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.

3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and cold water. Add this to the butter-flour mixture and mix until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.

5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it into a smooth ball. Flatten the dough slightly into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

6. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and place it on a lightly floured surface. Roll it out to about 6mm (1/4-inch) thickness.

7. Cut the dough into rounds using a 5cm (2-inch) cookie cutter or the rim of a small glass. Place the rounds on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2cm (1 inch) apart.

8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow the shortbread rounds to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Serve the Parmesan shortbread rounds as a savory snack or enjoy them with your favorite dips or spreads.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (17.0g)

Calories		81
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		5.8 g	7%
	Saturated Fat	3.6 g	18%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		23 mg	8%
Sodium		124 mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate		5.2 g	2%
	Dietary Fiber	0.2 g	1%
	Total Sugars	0.0 g
Protein		2.0 g	4%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	1%
Calcium		37 mg	3%
Iron		0.3 mg	2%
Potassium		13 mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1043 cal (64.4%%)

Protein: 160 cal (9.9%%)

Carbs: 414 cal (25.6%%)