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The Best Shortbread Cookies Recipe: Honey and Truffle
Shortbreads always feel at home for Holidays. However, shortbread need not always be so sweet. Savory shortbread is a unique, unexpected flavor experience that compliments food well and dazzles others as a sophisticated light nibbles paired excellently with wine. Enjoy a sweet and savory short bread recipe provided by DeLise Dessert Cafe from San Francisco, CA. It makes for a great small bite for your next wine and cheese party, or informal get-together. Pair with La Crema Los Carneros Chardonnay.
Honey Truffle Shortbread
Author: DeLise Dessert Cafe
Recipe type: dessert
Prep time:
Total time:
Serves: 2 -1/2 dozen shortbread cookies
Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1-1/2 tablespoons truffle oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped black truffle
- 3 cups minus 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon sea salt or table salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Beat butter, sugar and honey until well combined in a mixer with a paddle attachment.
- Add the chopped truffle and truffle oil.
- Gradually add sea salt and flour and mix until it comes together like a cookie dough.
- Transfer dough onto a parchment paper.
- Roll using a rolling pin until about ¼” thick.
- Cut using desired cookie cutter.
- Lay cookies on a cookie sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned.
- Store in a tightly covered container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Note: We used a fluted 2-1/4” round cutter.
How to Store & Keep Your Shortbread Fresh
To keep your Shortbread fresh and crisp, it’s important to store them properly. Storage Tips:- Airtight Containers: After the cookies have completely cooled, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. This will help maintain their crispness for up to 3 days.
- Separate Layers: If you’re stacking the cookies, place a layer of parchment paper between them to prevent sticking and preserve their texture.
- Freezing: For longer storage, you can freeze the shortbread! Wrap the cookies in plastic wrap or wax paper, then place them in a resealable bag or airtight container. They’ll stay fresh in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- When ready to enjoy, simply thaw them at room temperature. You may want to pop them back into the oven for a few minutes to restore their crispness.
Creative Variations for Shortbread Cookies
Here are a few fun twists for Shortbread cookie recipes to try, each offering a unique flavor profile that pairs beautifully with wine.- Parmesan & Black Pepper
- Lemon & Thyme
- Maple & Bacon
- Herb & Garlic
