Today I made these savory whipped shortbread cookies perfect as an appetizer or aperitif. They are addictive and super easy to make. They melt in your mouth because they are so crumbly. The savory whipped shortbread cookies perfect as an appetizer or aperitif are very easy to make. I used the cookie press but you can easily use a piping bag with a star tip. Try them because they are really delicious to prepare as an appetizer paired with cheeses and cold cuts. You might also be interested in;
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Economical
- Rest time: 15 Minutes
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 8
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup grated cheese
- 1 cup lard
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup potato starch
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp salt
- to taste nutmeg
- to taste black pepper
Tools
- Stand Mixer
- Cookie Press
- Baking Tray
Steps
Beat the grated cheese with the lard in the stand mixer’s bowl.
Add the eggs, salt, and spices and beat for a few more minutes.
Finally, add the flour and potato starch and mix for another 2 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to the cookie press and shape the cookies.
Let rest in the fridge for 15 minutes and then bake for 15 minutes at 350°F.
Perfect to serve for appetizers and aperitifs.
“Check out the review on the Marcato 8307 Cookie Press”
They can be stored for a few days in airtight containers.
Feel free to use other spices if you like.
