Cheese And Walnut Shortbreads - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 tbsp (1 1/2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups finely grated Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups flour, sifted
1 tsp paprika
2 tbsp finely chopped walnuts

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Beat butter and cheeses in large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Stir in flour, paprika, walnuts and 1 tsp salt. Mix well until dough forms a ball. Divide in half and pat each into a thick disc. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Roll out dough on lightly floured work surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out shapes using a 2-inch star cookie cutter. Re-roll dough as necessary. Place onto prepared pans.
Bake in batches for 12-15 mins, until golden. Cool in pan 2 mins. Remove from pan; completely on wire rack. Store in airtight containers or seal in cellophane bags to give as gifts.