Christmas is the feast commemorating the birth of Christ. It is fixed in the liturgical year as December 25th and is preceded by four week of fasting called Advent.Rosemary Swiss Shortbread Bites
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 tsp. granulated sugar
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tsp. crushed dried rosemary
- ½ tsp. paprika
Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Using electric mixer beat together butter and sugar. Beat in Swiss cheese.
In separate bowl, mix together flour, rosemary and paprika.
Using a wooden spoon, stir flour mixture into butter mixture. Divide dough in half.
On lightly floured surface, shape dough into two 7 in. logs. Cut into half in. coins. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake in centre of oven for 14 to 16 minutes, or until golden.
