Description
Cheesy Jalapeño Shortbread offers a delicious blend of sharp cheddar cheese and spicy jalapeños in a crumbly, buttery cookie. Perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
All-Purpose Flour
Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Unsalted Butter
Fresh Jalapeños
Salt
Garlic Powder (optional)
Black Pepper or Smoked Paprika (optional)
Cream or Water (if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and sharp cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add in the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the finely chopped jalapeños, and any optional ingredients like garlic powder or smoked paprika.
- If the dough feels too crumbly, add a tablespoon or two of cream or water to help it come together.
- Roll the dough into a log shape, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
- Once chilled, slice the log into rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added richness, experiment by mixing different types of cheese. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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