Savory Cheese Dollars Recipe
Description: One of our favorite noshes, you can stash the dough in the freezer and just pull out and bake when the cravings get strong enough.
Recipe Category: Breads
Keywords: Breakfast, Lunch/Snacks, Cheese, Kosher, High In…, Savory, < 30 Mins, Oven
Servings: 3 dozen
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Flour |
| 1/8 | Salt |
| – | Black Pepper |
| 1 | Cayenne Pepper |
| 1 | Sharp Cheddar Cheese |
| 8 | Unsalted Butter |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 575.1
- Fat Content: 43.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 27.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 121mg
- Sodium Content: 335.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 32.3g
- Fiber Content: 1.1g
- Sugar Content: 0.3g
- Protein Content: 14g
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Instructions:
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Soften the butter and cheddar cheese. Allow them to reach room temperature for easier mixing.
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Whisk together the dry ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt, and both types of pepper. Ensure they are evenly mixed.
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Cream the cheese with the butter. In a mixing bowl, beat the cheddar cheese with the softened butter until well combined and creamy.
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Incorporate the dry ingredients. Gradually add the flour mixture to the cheese and butter mixture while mixing on low speed. Continue until the dough is well blended.
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Chill the dough. Scrape the dough onto a piece of plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour, or until firm.
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Shape the dough. Form the chilled dough into three 1-inch-diameter rolls.
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Wrap and store the dough. Individually wrap each roll in plastic wrap, and if freezing, wrap in aluminum foil as well. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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Preheat the oven. Place 3 oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Preheat to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius).
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Slice the dough. If the dough has been frozen, allow it to thaw for a few minutes until it’s easy to slice. Cut the dough into 1/4-inch slices.
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Arrange on baking sheets. Place the slices about 1/2 inch apart on parchment-lined or greased baking sheets.
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Bake. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are very lightly browned.
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Rotate halfway through baking. For even baking, rotate the cookie sheets from top to bottom and front to back halfway through the baking period.
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Transfer to wire racks. Use a small, angled metal spatula or pancake turner to transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool.
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Serve. Enjoy your savory cheese dollars immediately or at room temperature.
These savory cheese dollars are perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or as part of a cheese platter. With their rich cheesy flavor and hint of spice, they’re sure to become a favorite in your household. Plus, with the option to freeze the dough, you can have freshly baked treats whenever the craving strikes! 🧀🍪
