Dried Shrimp Cookies: Thai style savory cookies!

Dried shrimp is an simple ingredient in Thai cooking, salty and fragrance. This time, it turns into very addictive snack, the dried shrimp cookie. A little savory cookie for any party!

Actually, someone ask for this recipe, her child (who goes to study aboard) wants to make this cookie for a Christmas party. So, I had to rush into the kitchen and try this recipe as quick as I could.

The most importance thing is using the best dried shrimp that you can find, try it before buying (if you can), the good dried shrimp has to be lightly salty with a hint of sweetness, and not too small.

The cookie is salty sweet, and yes it's delicious and when you start the first one you just can't stop.
The party season is near, so try this if you have a chance, I know you will love it.

Dried Shrimp Cookies
Makes about 75 pieces

75g	Dried shrimp
1	Egg
75g	Sugar
165g	All purpose flour
115g	Unsalted butter
½ tsp	Vanilla extract
	A dash of salt

Preheat oven to 180°C
Line the baking sheet with baking paper or silpat.

Combine the flour and dried shrimp in a bowl, and put in the food processor, process until fine.
Set aside.
Beat the butter and sugar until blend, add a dash of salt (Note: you have to taste the shrimp first, if it's very salty, you might omit the salt here).
Put the egg into the bowl and beat until combine, then add the vanilla.
Pour the flour mixture into the bowl, mix with the spatula until combine.


Put the dough into the piping bag fit with 1 cm round nozzle.
Pipe the dough into 5cm small finger.
Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Let the cookies cool on the wire rack.

Dried shrimp Cookies: Thai style savory cookies!

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