Show 1023D Cheese Straw Cookies

sharp cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat options lower calories while processed cheese is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free while margarine may be more budget-friendly.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative, while pecorino is often less expensive.

In a mixer, combine 3/4 cup unsalted butter and 1 8 oz block of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.

Shred the cheese yourself on a box grater, as pre-shredded cheese won't work well for this recipe.

Mix the butter and cheese at room temperature until emulsified.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (1/2 to 1 teaspoon depending on desired spiciness) to the mixture.

Incorporate 2 cups of all-purpose flour into the mixture and mix until a dough forms.

Once the dough is scoopable, remove it from the beater blade.

Use a cookie scoop (about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons) to scoop the dough onto a parchment-lined sheet pan.

Optionally, press down on the dough with the back of a fork to create a design on top.

Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 20 to 30 minutes until the cheese is toasted and has a nutty flavor.

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