Parmesan Puff Gingerbread Men

Submitted by Food.com

"This is a festive, cheesy, and savory take on gingerbread man cookies."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 30-40 Puffs

ingredients

• 4 sheets butter puff pastry
• 1 egg, lightly beaten for an egg wash
• 150 g parmesan cheese, finely grated
• paprika or cayenne pepper
• fresh thyme (to garnish)

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 430 degrees F.
2. Cut out pastry with a 2 or 3 inch gingerbread man cookie cutter, and place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
3. Brush the with the egg wash.
4. Place 2 teaspoons of parmesan and a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika on each round along with some sprinkles of fresh thyme leaves.
5. Bake for 10 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.