Honey-Kissed Savory Shortbread Crackers

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup grated shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

HONEY-KISSED TOPPING:

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
• Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, optional

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter for 2 minutes. Mix in parsley. In another bowl, whisk flour, sugar, paprika, kosher salt, garlic powder and pepper. Add cheese; toss to coat. Add to butter mixture alternately with cream, beating until mixture comes together. Divide dough into 3 portions.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 1-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Reroll and chill scraps as needed. Bake until crisp, 15-20 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks.
3. In a microwave, melt butter and honey; stir until smooth. Stir in confectioners’ sugar until smooth; fold in parsley. Top crackers with honey mixture; if desired, sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let stand until set. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container at room temperature.

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SOURCE: Taste of Home