Thumbprint Cookies (savory Cheddar) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg yolk
1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans or 1 cup unblanched almonds
1 cup hot pepper jelly (red and/or green can be used)

Directions:

In food processor, pulse together Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses and butter until smooth.
Add egg yolk and pepper; pulse until blended.
Add flour; pulse just until soft dough forms.
Place pecans on plate.
Place 1 cup water in bowl.
With hands, roll scant tablespoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls.
Wet balls with water; roll in nuts to coat pressing nuts lightly into dough ball.
Place on ungreased baking sheet.
With thumb or finger, make indentation in center of each.
Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Bake in center of 350°F oven for about 15 minutes or until firm outside and lightly golden.
Let cool on baking sheet.
(Can be prepared to this point and frozen in layers separated by waxed paper in rigid airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Bake in 350°F oven for about 3 minutes to recrisp).
Fill indentations with hot pepper jelly.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2231.44 Kcal (9343 kJ)
Calories from fat	1544.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	171.56g	264%
Cholesterol	314.84mg	105%
Sodium	987.56mg	41%
Potassium	730.57mg	16%
Total Carbs	137.29g	46%
Sugars	68.53g	274%
Dietary Fiber	12.59g	50%
Protein	52.22g	104%
Vitamin C	13mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	19%
Iron	5.7mg	32%
Calcium	1010.1mg	101%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	457.37 Kcal (1915 kJ)
Calories from fat	316.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35.16g	264%
Cholesterol	64.53mg	105%
Sodium	202.42mg	41%
Potassium	149.74mg	16%
Total Carbs	28.14g	46%
Sugars	14.05g	274%
Dietary Fiber	2.58g	50%
Protein	10.7g	104%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	19%
Iron	1.2mg	32%
Calcium	207mg	101%

* 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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savory
bitter
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