ROSEMARY-BLUE CHEESE SHORTBREAD

Rosemary-Blue Cheese Shortbread image

The subtle essence of rosemary comes through on these savory blue cheese treats. The will fast when you serve them at a gathering.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the blue cheese, butter, sugar and rosemary until well blended. Beat in flour (dough will be crumbly). Shape into two 7-in. rolls; coat with walnuts. Wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or freeze for up to 1 month., Cut into 1/4-in. slices; place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks., To use frozen shortbread: Thaw in the refrigerator. Cut and bake as directed. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.