3 Ingredient Parmesan Cookies Recipes

PARMESAN SHORTBREAD BISCUITS

Steps:

• Process the butter, flour and parmesan in a food processor until a wet crumbly dough; OR
• Alternative method: Place the flour and butter into a bowl and use your fingers to rub the butter into the flour until a crumble dough forms. Then add the parmesan cheese and use your fingers to rub it into the mixture.
• If you are making rosemary biscuits, add the rosemary at the same time as the parmesan cheese.
• Lightly flour a surface and turn the dough out onto it. Knead to bring together, then shape into two logs with a diameter of around 3 cm / 1.2" and about 15cm/6" in length.
• Wrap with cling wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. (Note 2)
• Preheat oven to 180°C/350F. Line 1 large baking tray or 2 ordinary baking trays with baking paper (parchment paper).
• Remove the log from the fridge and use a sharp knife to cut the log into 7mm/ 1/3" thick rounds.
• Place the biscuits onto the baking tray at least 2cm / 1" apart.
• Bake biscuits for 12 minutes or until light golden.
• Stand on trays for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool.

3-INGREDIENT PARMESAN COOKIES

Steps:

• In a stand mixer over medium-low speed, mix together the butter, flour and Parmesan cheese, until finely crumbly.
• Add optional fresh chopped herbs and black pepper to taste, and knead until you form a dough.
• Divide the dough in half. Roll each half into an uniform log, about 3 cm (1¼ inches) in diameter.
• Wrap the 2 cylinders into cling film, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 180°C ( 350°F) without the fan mode. When using the fan-assisted option, set the oven to 20°C less than conventional oven.
• Cut each log into 1 cm thick rounds, then you can use a cookie cutter to give them a specific cookie form.
• Arrange the cookies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
• Brush the surface of each cookie with a bit of warm water or a beaten egg, and sprinkle a tiny amount of extra grated Parmesan or chopped fresh herbs on top.
• Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cookies are golden on top.
• Remove the cookies from the oven, they will still be quite soft. Allow them to cool completely on a baking rack, then serve.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 4 days.