Description
Savory Cookies are a delightful blend of sharp cheddar cheese, Parmesan, and fragrant rosemary baked into a savory shortbread-like treat. Perfect for snacking or serving alongside soups and salads.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1–2 tablespoons cold water (as needed)
Optional Topping:
- Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Dry Ingredient Preparation: In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Wet Ingredient Mixing: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth, then mix in the cheddar cheese, Parmesan, and rosemary.
- Dough Formation: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cheese mixture, mixing until crumbly. Add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until a dough forms.
- Chilling and Preparing: Roll the dough into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet.
- Baking: Slice the chilled dough into rounds, place on the baking sheet, sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired, and bake until lightly golden.
- Cooling: Cool on the pan briefly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can substitute the rosemary with thyme, chives, or your favorite herb.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a subtle heat.
- These cookies pair perfectly with soups, salads, or wine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1 hour chill time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
