Thumbprint Cookies (Savory Cheddar)

1. 1

   In food processor, pulse together Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses and butter until smooth.

2. 2

   Add egg yolk and pepper; pulse until blended.

3. 3

   Add flour; pulse just until soft dough forms.

4. 4

   Place pecans on plate.

5. 5

   Place 1 cup water in bowl.

6. 6

   With hands, roll scant tablespoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls.

7. 7

   Wet balls with water; roll in nuts to coat pressing nuts lightly into dough ball.

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   Place on ungreased baking sheet.

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   With thumb or finger, make indentation in center of each.

10. 10

    Refrigerate for 15 minutes.

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    Bake in center of 350u00b0F oven for about 15 minutes or until firm outside and lightly golden.

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    Let cool on baking sheet.

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    (Can be prepared to this point and frozen in layers separated by waxed paper in rigid airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Bake in 350u00b0F oven for about 3 minutes to recrisp).

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    Fill indentations with hot pepper jelly.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.