Cheese Cookies
4 servings
40 minutes
Cheese cookies are an exquisite French delicacy known for their rich creamy-cheese flavor and crispy texture. The history of this treat is rooted in French culinary tradition where cheese became an essential element of gastronomy. This recipe uses cheddar, adding zest and depth to the cookies, while a pinch of chili powder gives a subtle spiciness. These cookies are perfect as a snack with wine or coffee and also as a standalone treat for special occasions. Their delicate, buttery dough makes each bite delightful, and the golden crust adds an appetizing aroma. Preparation requires care, but the result justifies the effort – an elegant, refined, and unforgettable treat that captivates from the first bite.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
2
Mix flour, baking powder, and chili pepper.
- Wheat flour: 2 glasss
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1 teaspoon
- Chili powder blend: pinch
3
Grate the cheese on a coarse grater and mix it in a large bowl with the butter. Beat with a hand mixer on low speed, adding the flour mixture in portions.
- Cheddar cheese: 200 g
- Butter: 200 g
- Wheat flour: 2 glasss
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1 teaspoon
- Chili powder blend: pinch
4
Place the dough in a pastry bag with a nozzle.
5
Line a baking tray with parchment paper and grease it with refined vegetable oil. Squeeze sticks 15 cm long onto the paper and place in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
6
Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Place on a plate and let cool completely.
