Cheese Dudes (Savory Cheddar Cookies)
Cheese Dudes (Savory Cheddar Cookies)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened (1/2 cup)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
If your butter is not at room temperature, boil water in a kettle. Pour the boiling water into a heat-safe jar or large glass. Let it sit for 1 minute, then carefully pour out the water and dry the jar. Invert the warm jar over the stick of butter for 5-7 minutes to quickly soften it.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the softened butter and grated sharp cheddar cheese. Use a sturdy spatula or spoon to mix them together until well combined and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Add the Dijon mustard, hot sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt to the butter and cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly until all the flavorings are evenly incorporated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture, mixing with your spatula until a shaggy dough begins to form. Once it's too thick to mix with the spatula, use your hands to gently knead the mixture into a cohesive dough. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Fold in the Rice Krispies cereal to the dough. Mix until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. The dough should now have a texture similar to shortbread.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
On a clean, lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a log shape, approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Wrap the dough log tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This will make slicing easier and help the cookies hold their shape.
⏱️ 30 min
- 9
Once chilled, unwrap the dough log and use a sharp knife to slice it into even coin-shaped pieces, about 1/4 inch thick. Place the sliced dough coins onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and slightly lacy, and the centers are set. The cookies should be crisp.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350
- 11
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the Cheese Dudes cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. They will crisp up further as they cool.
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cheese Dudes (Savory Cheddar Cookies)
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened (1/2 cup)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
If your butter is not at room temperature, boil water in a kettle. Pour the boiling water into a heat-safe jar or large glass. Let it sit for 1 minute, then carefully pour out the water and dry the jar. Invert the warm jar over the stick of butter for 5-7 minutes to quickly soften it.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 3
In a large bowl, combine the softened butter and grated sharp cheddar cheese. Use a sturdy spatula or spoon to mix them together until well combined and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Add the Dijon mustard, hot sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt to the butter and cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly until all the flavorings are evenly incorporated.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture, mixing with your spatula until a shaggy dough begins to form. Once it's too thick to mix with the spatula, use your hands to gently knead the mixture into a cohesive dough. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Fold in the Rice Krispies cereal to the dough. Mix until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. The dough should now have a texture similar to shortbread.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
On a clean, lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a log shape, approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Wrap the dough log tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This will make slicing easier and help the cookies hold their shape.
⏱️ 30 min - 9
Once chilled, unwrap the dough log and use a sharp knife to slice it into even coin-shaped pieces, about 1/4 inch thick. Place the sliced dough coins onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and slightly lacy, and the centers are set. The cookies should be crisp.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350 - 11
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the Cheese Dudes cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. They will crisp up further as they cool.
⏱️ 5 min