Parmesan Stars, Pistachio Pigs, High Heel Cheese Cookies
use cookie cutters and toppings to create themed snacks for your next event!
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter or 8 Tablespoons
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup 4 oz. grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- sesame seeds white and black
- pistachio nuts chopped
Instructions
- Cube butter into 1 inch cubes. Place flour, cheese and butter in food processor.
- Pulse until dough forms. Turn dough out onto a board and knead into a ball. Wrap and place in refrigerator for 30 minutes or chill up to one week.
- If dough is thoroughly chilled, let it sit out to warm a little before rolling out. Roll dough out on a floured board to about 1/4″ thickness.
- Cut into shapes with cookie cutters or cut into squares. Garnish withe desired toppings
- Bake on a parchment paper lined baking sheet at 400 degrees for 8-12 minutes, watching carefully. Remove from oven when just golden, do not burn.
- Cool and store in airtight container. Makes approximately 3 dozen