Cheddar Shortbread Bites (Crackers) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup flour
1/2 cup land-o-lakes butter, softened
1/2 tsp salt
1 dash ground red pepper ( cayenne)
2 cups land-o-lakes sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 8-oz package)
1 egg white (optional)
1 tbsp water (optional)
2 tbsp poppy seeds (optional)
2 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

Directions:

Combine flour, butter, salt and red pepper in medium bowl; beat at medium speed until dough forms.
Add cheese; mix until a ball forms.
Shape dough into circle; wrap in plastic wrap.
Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
Heat oven to 350.
Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. (It will be hard to roll at first, but will soften. Press together any cracks that form on edges of dough.).
Cut dough with 1 1/2-inch cookie cutters or pizza cutter into desired shapes.
Place onto ungreased baking sheets.
If toppings wanted:.
Beat one egg white and water together in small bowl. Brush cut-outs with egg wash; sprinkle with seeds.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until very lightly browned around edges. Immediately loosen from pan; let cool on pan.
Variations: Shortbread bites can be topped with variety of other ingredients such as chili powder, seasoned salt, fennel seed or herbs.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	284.82 Kcal (1192 kJ)
Calories from fat	71.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.93g	12%
Cholesterol	45.2mg	15%
Sodium	939.56mg	39%
Potassium	46.56mg	1%
Total Carbs	13.21g	4%
Sugars	0.07g	0%
Dietary Fiber	1.85g	7%
Protein	10.86g	22%
Iron	1.2mg	6%
Calcium	284.2mg	28%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	372.98 Kcal (1562 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.38g	12%
Cholesterol	59.19mg	15%
Sodium	1230.4mg	39%
Potassium	60.97mg	1%
Total Carbs	17.29g	4%
Sugars	0.09g	0%
Dietary Fiber	2.43g	7%
Protein	14.23g	22%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Iron	1.5mg	6%
Calcium	372.2mg	28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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