Parmesan Shortbread with Fennel and Sea Salt

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon Maldon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• + 2 more ingredients
• • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Using an electric mixer, beat butter in a medium bowl on low speed until smooth, 1-2 minutes. Add powdered sugar, pepper, and kosher salt. Reduce speed to medium and beat, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl, until light and fluffy, 4-5 minutes. Add flour and cheese. Reduce mixer speed to lo...

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