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Pistachio and Parmesan Shortbread Cookies

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Get ready to impress with this unique twist on a classic favorite with these Pistachio and Parmesan Shortbread Cookies. Perfect for indulging in a savory-sweet treat!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Bake Time 15 minutes
REFRIGERATE 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Cookies
Cuisine French
Servings 13

Ingredients
 

  • 5.29 oz (150 g) all-purpose flour
  • 4.23 oz (120 g) butter (Softened | At Room Temperature)
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5 g) Sel Gris Mill (Fleur de sel)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2.12 oz (60 g) shredded cheese (Emmental Cheese)
  • 3.17 oz (90 g) Grated Parmesan
  • 1.41 oz (40 g) raw pistachios (Crushed)
  • 1 egg yolk (Egg Wash)
  • 1/2 Tbsp milk (my personal addition)
  • 1.06 oz (30 g) raw pistachios (Crushed | Decoration)

Instructions
 

PISTACHIO AND PARMESAN SHORTBREAD PREPARATION

  • In a mixing bowl, mix the all-purpose flour together with the softened butter and sea salt, using your finger tips. Add the egg yolk, shredded cheese, grated parmesan and crushed pistachios. Start mixing with your spatula then use your hands until just combined. The dough I ready when it holds together. NOTE: Do not over mix.
    5.29 oz all-purpose flour, 4.23 oz butter, 1/4 tsp Sel Gris Mill

REFRIGERATE

  • Shape the dough into a ball and wrap it in cling film. Refrigerate your cookie dough for 1 hour.

ASSEMBLY

  • Preheat oven to 320F/160C. NOTE: Roll your rolling pin into a bit of flour, before rolling your dough.
  • Take your dough out of the refrigerator and place it on your Roul'Pat. Roll the dough into a large square (I like my cookies a 1/4 inch | 0.60 cm thick).
  • Cut your cookie dough using your favorite cookie cutter (I used a 2 3/4 inch | 7 cm one).
  • Place your cookies directly onto your Bonmat well apart. Brush each one with the egg wash (yolk + milk) and add the crushed pistachios on top, pressing down gently.
    1 egg yolk, 1/2 Tbsp milk, 1.06 oz raw pistachios

BAKE!

  • Bake for 15 minutes at 320F/160C. (Every oven heats differently, monitor your cookies from 12 minutes). It is ready when they do not look quite done and are golden brown ; the top staying soft.
  • Once your Pistachio and Parmesan Shortbread Cookies are out of the oven, let them cool down completely on your baking sheet. Enjoy & Bon Appétit!
  • N.B. Storage is best when placed in a metal box.

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Special Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Pistachio and Parmesan Shortbread Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 59mg20%
Sodium 256mg11%
Potassium 90mg3%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 385IU8%
Vitamin C 0.3mg0%
Calcium 98mg10%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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