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Jelly-Cheddar Thumbprints

Course: Dessert
Keyword: cookie
Servings: 0
Author: Southern Living

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups 8 oz. freshly shredded white Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup butter softened and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Regular or hot pepper jam or jelly

Instructions

  • Pulse flour, shredded cheese, and butter in a food processor at 5-second intervals until dough forms a ball. Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Press thumb in center of each to make an indentation. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
  • Bake, in batches, at 350° for 15 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown. Transfer to wire racks; cool 30 minutes. Spoon 1/4 tsp. desired jam or jelly into each indentation.

Notes

Recipe By: Southern Living
AUGUST 2012
Yield: 4 1/2 dozen