Syrah and Savory Shortbread
Wine and Shortbread
Savory cookies are the perfect excuse to crack open a bottle of wine and settle in with your guests during the holidays. These Gruyère and Thyme Shortbread Cookies feature fragrant herbs and an element of sophistication.
Buttery crumb cookie is accentuated by the earthy thyme, and pairs perfectly with a bold red wine. We recommend one of our Syrahs to pair with this unique twist on a cheese dessert.
Crack a bottle of THE BEDFELLOW 2022 Syrah blend to pair the cookie’s herbaceous notes with the wine’s lush berry flavors and spicy pepper undertones. A lighter counterpart is the JUST BECAUSE 2023, 100% Syrah with a lively burst of lush berries, bright acidity and a playful hint of white pepper. This unbridled Syrah offers depth to the palate with every nibble of cookie.
We’re all for lingering with our guests during the holidays and these cookies will serve as an after dinner treat, an afternoon opener, or even a late night snack! Enjoy!
SAVORY GRUYERE SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Ingredients
- 1 3⁄4 cups flour
- 1 cup cubed butter
- 1 1⁄2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- 1⁄2 teapsoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1⁄8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Combine the butter and flour in the bowl of a food processor and process until you have coarse crumbs.
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix until the dough forms a ball.
- Place the dough on your work surface, lightly knead to incorporate any of the remaining flour.
- Roll the dough into a thick log and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at 1 – 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Slice the shortbread crackers and place in a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 13 – 15 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. OPTIONAL: Add a pinch of course sea salt to top of each cookie round.
- Cool in the pan 5 minutes and remove to a wire rack to cool completely.