Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 2 cups flour (whole wheat preferred)
- 1 cup white cheddar (grated)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt (sea salt recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, mix the whole wheat flour, baking powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and chopped rosemary.
- Slowly fold the grated white cheddar and the dry mixture into the creamed butter until a dough forms.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack and serve warm or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Substitute the flour for a gluten-free option if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg