Thyme Shortbread

Name: Thyme Shortbread
Yield: Makes 30
Ingredients: 1 cup (228 g) European-style butter (at least 82% butterfat), such as Plugra, softened; ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup (228 g) European-style butter (at least 82% butterfat), such as Plugra, softened; ½ cup (110 g) sanding or decorative sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped; 1½ teaspoons sea salt; 1 tablespoon white rice flour, sifted; 2⅔ cups (320 g) all-purpose flour, sifted

Preparation info

Makes
30

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Little Flower Baking

By Christine Moore

Published 2016

About

Savory herbs are so good with a little butter and sugar! We especially love thyme: tiny leaves of flavor.

Ingredients

1 cup (228 g) European-style butter (at least 82% butterfat), such as Plugra, softened
¾ cup

Vegetarian
Cookies

Method

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar on medium-low speed until fluffy and pale yellow. Scrape bowl well. Add egg and vanilla. Mix on low speed until incorporated. Scrape bowl well. Add dry ingredients on low speed until just incorporated, about 30 seconds. Set a sheet of parchment paper on flat work surface. Scrape bowl and transfer dough to par