Ingredients

•1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

•1/2 cup powdered sugar

•1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

•3/4 teaspoons kosher salt

•2 cups all-purpose flour plus more

•1 cup finely grated Parmesan (about 2 ounces)

•1 tablespoon fennel seeds

•1 teaspoon Maldon sea salt or other coarse salt

•2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation