Cheddar Cheese Coins (Print View)

Golden, cheesy rounds bursting with sharp cheddar and buttery goodness. Ideal for gatherings or casual snacking.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated

02 - 8 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and diced

03 - 1 cup all-purpose flour

04 - 1/2 tsp salt

05 - 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper

06 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

07 - 1 tbsp poppy seeds or sesame seeds, for sprinkling

01 - Pulse the flour, salt, cayenne, and black pepper in a food processor until thoroughly combined.

02 - Add cold diced butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

03 - Add grated cheddar and pulse until dough comes together. If too crumbly, add 1-2 teaspoons cold water as needed.

04 - Turn dough onto parchment paper and shape into a 1 1/2-inch diameter log. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.

05 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

06 - Cut chilled dough into 1/4-inch rounds and arrange on prepared baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart.

07 - Sprinkle with poppy seeds or sesame seeds if desired.

08 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.

09 - Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

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These come together in minutes but taste like you spent all day in the kitchen
The dough keeps in the freezer for weeks so you can bake fresh coins whenever guests appear

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Warm dough spreads into flat discs instead of holding its coin shape so do not skip the chilling step
Use the sharpest knife you have for slicing to get clean edges that look bakery perfect

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