From Land-o-Lakes: "These flaky, cheesy bites are easy to make and store well." These are our favorite. The possibilities are endless: sesame seed topped, more heat (spices), no salt, garlic-flavored, etc. NOTE: Chill time of 2 hours+ has not been added to preparation nor bake time.
Provided by Srb719
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 24m
Yield 60 appetizers, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine flour, butter, salt and red pepper in medium bowl; beat at medium speed until dough forms.
- Add cheese; mix until a ball forms.
- Shape dough into circle; wrap in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
- Heat oven to 350.
- 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.).
- Cut dough with 1 1/2-inch cookie cutters or pizza cutter into desired shapes.
- Place onto ungreased baking sheets.
- If toppings wanted:.
- Beat one egg white and water together in small bowl. Brush cut-outs with egg wash; sprinkle with seeds.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until very lightly browned around edges. Immediately loosen from pan; let cool on pan.
- Variations: Shortbread bites can be topped with variety of other ingredients such as chili powder, seasoned salt, fennel seed or herbs.
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Mahmmad muazam
mahmmad.muazam@hotmail.comThese are so delicious! I love the combination of cheddar cheese and shortbread. It's the perfect savory snack.
Jayla Alicea
j.a@yahoo.comI've made these shortbread bites several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect snack for any occasion.
Munir Ahmad Welder
m.welder34@yahoo.comThese are a great snack for kids and adults alike. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Wendy Mkhonto
wendy-m37@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of cheddar cheese, but I still enjoyed these shortbread bites. They're not too cheesy, and the sweetness of the shortbread balances it out perfectly.
William Mbatia
william_mbatia59@hotmail.frThese are the best shortbread bites I've ever had! They're so addictive, I can't stop eating them.
Ms Siamon
m.s49@aol.comI love that these shortbread bites are made with real cheddar cheese. It gives them such a rich and flavorful taste.
Kiki o
o_k@gmail.comThese are the perfect snack for a party or potluck. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Haseeb Yusofi
haseebyusofi93@gmail.comI'm not a big baker, but these shortbread bites were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.
Murphy 123
123-m42@hotmail.comThese are so delicious! I love the combination of cheddar cheese and shortbread. It's the perfect savory snack.
Colleen Grimm
c_grimm74@gmail.comI've made these shortbread bites several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect snack for any occasion.
Srabon Akther
sakther36@yahoo.comThese are a great snack for kids and adults alike. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Queen Faliz
f@hotmail.frI'm not a huge fan of cheddar cheese, but I still enjoyed these shortbread bites. They're not too cheesy, and the sweetness of the shortbread balances it out perfectly.
Divine Asafo
a27@gmail.comThese are the best shortbread bites I've ever had! They're so addictive, I can't stop eating them.
Yousuf007
yousuf007@gmail.comI love that these shortbread bites are made with real cheddar cheese. It gives them such a rich and flavorful taste.
Tipendra Shahu
s_tipendra@yahoo.comThese are the perfect snack for a cheeseboard or appetizer platter.
Max Badders
badders91@gmail.comI made these for a party last weekend and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Xuslen U
xuslen_u7@hotmail.frThese are so easy to make! I was able to whip up a batch in just 30 minutes.
Stephen Karanja
k-s@gmail.comI love how cheesy and buttery these shortbread bites are. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Rashed Qurishy
rashedq15@gmail.comThese cheddar shortbread bites are the perfect party snack! They're easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with guests.