Crispy Cheddar Cheese Cookies: A Savory Snack You’ll Make Again and Again
If you’ve never tried a savory cheese cookie, you are in for a genuinely wonderful surprise. These golden, crispy cheddar cheese cookies are buttery, slightly crumbly, and packed with sharp cheddar flavor in every single bite. They’re the kind of snack that disappears from the plate before you even realize it. Perfect for parties, afternoon nibbling, or pairing with a bowl of soup, these little rounds of cheesy goodness are incredibly easy to make and impossible to resist.
The secret to their irresistible texture lies in the combination of cold butter and freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Using pre-shredded cheese from a bag just won’t give you the same result — the moisture in freshly grated cheese helps the dough come together beautifully while creating those gorgeous golden, slightly crispy edges you can see in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a little heat)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 3 to 4 tablespoons cold water
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