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Cheddar Cheese Cookies

Savory, crisp little cheddar rounds spiked with garlic powder and red pepper flakes, with crushed rice cakes folded in for extra crunch. They come together with just a handful of pantry staples and bake up golden at the edges — perfect for game day snacking.

⏱ 20 minAmericancheesecheddarsavory cookiesgame daysnack

Ingredients

  • 1 block (8 ounce)sharp Cheddar cheese · grated and at room temperature
  • 1 stickunsalted butter · grated
  • 1 cupall-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspooncrushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoonsalt
  • 1 cupfinely crushed plain rice cakes or rice cereal

Steps

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine the grated cheese, grated butter, flour, salt, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.

  3. 3

    Add the crushed rice cakes and knead with your hands until a cohesive dough forms. It will feel dense but pliable.

  4. 4

    Transfer the dough to a cutting board and roll it into a long disc.

  5. 5

    Cut into small discs, about 1/4-inch thick, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

  6. 6

    Bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes, until lightly golden around the edges.

  7. 7

    Let cool on the pan for 20 minutes to fully set and crisp up.

Creator's notes

Made with Cabot Creamery Vermont Sharp Cheddar; the naturally aged cheddar means you don't need many ingredients or much effort for big flavor.

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