Cheddar Shortbread Bites (Crackers) Recipe

Name: Cheddar Shortbread Bites (Crackers)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cracker ingredients; 1 cup flour; 1/2 cup land-o-lakes butter, softened; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 dash ground red pepper (cayenne); 2 cups land-o-lakes sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 8-ounce package); Optional Topping Ingredients; 1 egg white (optional); 1 tablespoon water (optional); 2 tablespoons poppy seeds (optional); 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)

Servings: persons

Cracker ingredients
1 cup flour
1/2 cup land-o-lakes butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cups land-o-lakes sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 8-ounce package)
Optional Topping Ingredients
1 egg white (optional)
1 tablespoon water (optional)
2 tablespoons poppy seeds (optional)
2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)

1
Combine flour, butter, salt and red pepper in medium bowl; beat at medium speed until dough forms.
2
Add cheese; mix until a ball forms.
3
Shape dough into circle; wrap in plastic wrap.
4
Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
5
Heat oven to 350.
6
Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. (It will be hard to roll at first, but will soften. Press together any cracks that form on edges of dough.).
7
Cut dough with 1 1/2-inch cookie cutters or pizza cutter into desired shapes.
8
Place onto ungreased baking sheets.
9
If toppings wanted:
10
Beat one egg white and water together in small bowl. Brush cut-outs with egg wash; sprinkle with seeds.
11
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until very lightly browned around edges. Immediately loosen from pan; let cool on pan.
12
Variations: Shortbread bites can be topped with variety of other ingredients such as chili powder, seasoned salt, fennel seed or herbs.

626

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cracker ingredients, 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup land-o-lakes butter, softened, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Cheddar Shortbread Bites (Crackers) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cheddar Shortbread Bites (Crackers)

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