Parmesan Shortbread

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese (no, not the sandy stuff that comes in a can)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary (or thyme) (optional)
• 1 1/4 cups flour

1. Preheat oven to 325.
2. Line an 8 inch square pan with buttered foil.
3. Beat all ingredients except flour in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until light and creamy, 3-4 minutes.
4. Add flour and continue to mix at lowest speed until smooth dough forms.
5. Scrape dough into pan and press evenly with the back of a spoon.
6. Pierce dough randomly with a floured fork.
7. Bake 35 minutes until firm.
8. Let cool slightly then invert pan over your cutting board.
9. Remove the foil and cut the shortbread into 2 inch squares.

unsalted butter, sugar, fresh grated parmesan cheese, black pepper, fresh rosemary, flour

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/parmesan-shortbread-44788 (may not work)