Cheddar Shortbread Bites (Crackers) |
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Prep Time: 12 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 24 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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From Land-o-Lakes: These flaky, cheesy bites are easy to make and store well. These are our favorite. The possibilities are endless: sesame seed topped, more heat (spices), no salt, garlic-flavored, etc. NOTE: Chill time of 2 hours+ has not been added to preparation nor bake time. Ingredients:
1 cup flour |
1/2 cup land-o-lakes butter, softened |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 dash ground red pepper (cayenne) |
2 cups land-o-lakes sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 8-ounce package) |
1 egg white (optional) |
1 tablespoon water (optional) |
2 tablespoons poppy seeds (optional) |
2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional) |
Directions:
1. Combine flour, butter, salt and red pepper in medium bowl; beat at medium speed until dough forms.
2. Add cheese; mix until a ball forms.
3. Shape dough into circle; wrap in plastic wrap.
4. Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
5. Heat oven to 350.
6. 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.).
7. Cut dough with 1 1/2-inch cookie cutters or pizza cutter into desired shapes.
8. Place onto ungreased baking sheets.
9. If toppings wanted:.
10. Beat one egg white and water together in small bowl. Brush cut-outs with egg wash; sprinkle with seeds.
11. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until very lightly browned around edges. Immediately loosen from pan; let cool on pan.
12. 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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