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Cheddar Shortbread
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 4
From the Italian Inn cookbook. These rich savory shortbread cookies are delicious with soups or salads.
Ingredients:
1 cup lightly-salted butter, softened
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese, at room temperature
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
poppy seeds (optional) or sesame seeds (optional)
Directions:
1. Lightly butter two baking sheets. Preheat oven to 350ยบ.
2. Beat butter with the cheese until smooth. Beat in seasonings, then flour.
3. Turn dough out on a lightly floured board and knead for a minute or two until blended.
4. Roll out dough to 1/2 thick, cut with cookie cutter. Sprinkle poppy or sesame seeds if desired. Bake until edges are light brown, about 7 minutes. Makes 3 dozen.
By RecipeOfHealth.com