Spicy Cheddar Shortbread

Spicy Cheddar Shortbread
Spicy Cheddar Shortbread
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Servings Prep Time
30 Cookies 45 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Servings Prep Time
30 Cookies 45 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Spicy Cheddar Shortbread
Spicy Cheddar Shortbread
Print Recipe
Servings Prep Time
30 Cookies 45 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Servings Prep Time
30 Cookies 45 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Instructions
  1. Using either a hand mixer or your stand mixer, cream together the butter, salt, pepper, paprika and cayenne if you are using it. Now, grab a wooden spoon and start mixing in the cheese and flour a bit at a time until just combined. Use your hands to work the dough until it sticks together, put half of it on a sheet of parchment paper and press it into a log shape, probably about an inch or an inch-and-a-half in diameter. I like to make a square-shaped log because, frankly, it’s easier and the cookies look cute.
  2. Wrap it up in the parchment and put it in the fridge for about 20 minutes. You can also freeze it (I always freeze half to use later) by wrapping the log in a double layer of plastic wrap and then covering that in foil.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, put the rack in the top third of the oven and line a cookie sheet with parchment. Remove your cookie log from the fridge and carefully slice into 1/4” to 1/8” slices and arrange on the cookie sheet. Brush the tops with some beaten egg white, sprinkle with a touch of course salt and press a pecan into the centre of each cookie.
  4. Bake until lightly browned around the edges, about 15 minutes.
  5. Cool on the baking sheets for five minutes before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely. If you store them in a tightly covered container in the fridge and just take them out an hour before serving, they will keep for weeks.
Recipe Notes

**Salt - I used fleur de sel but kosher works fine too.