Ingredients
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350*.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic, and cayenne pepper in food processor.
- Add butter, and using pulse, process until dough begins to come together.
- Gather dough into a ball.
- Divide dough in half. Roll each half into 12-inch log.
- Cut each log into 1-inch pieces.
- Roll each piece into a ball and arrange on baking sheet about 1 1/2 inches apart.
- Press each ball into 2-inch diameter rounds.
- Sprinkle remaining 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese over.
- Bake shortbread rounds until tops are dry and bottoms are golden brown; about 20 minutes.
- Transfer rounds to rack and cool completely.
- NOTE: Can be made 1 week ahead and stored in airtight container at room temperature, or freeze up to 1 month.