THUMBPRINT COOKIES (SAVORY CHEDDAR)
Guests will be surprised to find that these appetizers, studded with nuts and bejeweled with pepper jelly are not to be saved for dessert. This is one cookie recipe that should certainly be paired with cocktails.
Provided by luvmybge
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 2 dozen appetizer cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In food processor, pulse together Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses and butter until smooth.
- Add egg yolk and pepper; pulse until blended.
- Add flour; pulse just until soft dough forms.
- Place pecans on plate.
- Place 1 cup water in bowl.
- With hands, roll scant tablespoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls.
- Wet balls with water; roll in nuts to coat pressing nuts lightly into dough ball.
- Place on ungreased baking sheet.
- With thumb or finger, make indentation in center of each.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Bake in center of 350°F oven for about 15 minutes or until firm outside and lightly golden.
- Let cool on baking sheet.
- (Can be prepared to this point and frozen in layers separated by waxed paper in rigid airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Bake in 350°F oven for about 3 minutes to recrisp).
- Fill indentations with hot pepper jelly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1989.2, Fat 127.9, SaturatedFat 58.6, Cholesterol 342.4, Sodium 1379.2, Carbohydrate 175.3, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 89.2, Protein 47.7
SAVORY THUMBPRINT COOKIES
Savory Thumbprints? How's that for a twist? These cookies are an APPETIZER, not a dessert cookie. They will wow your guests who will like the surprise. Back in 2004 I pulled this from Recipezaar and I've been making these ever since.
Provided by Alice C
Categories Cheese Appetizers
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. In a food processor, pulse together Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses with butter, until smooth. Add egg yolk and pepper; pulse until blended. Add flour, pulse just until a soft dough forms.
- 2. Place pecans on a plate and place 1 cup of water in a bowl. With hands, roll scant tablespoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls. Wet balls with water and roll in pecans to coat.
- 3. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet (I line mine with parchment for easy cleanup). With thumb or finger, make an indent in each cookie. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- 4. Bake in centre of oven at 350 F for about 15 minutes or until firm outside and lightly golden. Let cool on baking sheet.
- 5. (Can be prepared to this point and frozen in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container. Bake for 3 minutes to recrisp).
- 6. Fill indentations with hot pepper jelly.
SANTA'S SAVORY THUMBPRINT COOKIES
Sometimes we just need a savory cookie for an adult party. I think these are delicious and so many topping to choose from. I like to make those that so off the Christmas spirit.
Provided by Stacey Lawson
Categories Other Appetizers
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
- 2. Combine 1 cup butter and sugar in bowl; beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often until creamy. Add flour and Parmesan cheese. Beat at low speed until well mixed. (Mixture may be crumbly.)
- 3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place, 2 inches apart, onto prepared baking sheets. Make indentation in center of each cookie with thumb or back of spoon. (Edges may crack slightly.)
- 4. Bake 9-11 minutes or until light golden brown around edges. Cool completely.
- 5. Fill each thumbprint indentation with about 1 teaspoon desired dip. Serve immediately.
- 6. FOR ARTICHOKE DIP Combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo and mix until creamy and combined.
- 7. Add chopped artichokes, bell pepper, and cheese. Blend into mixture completely.
- 8. Chill mixture until firm set.
- 9. FOR BRUSCHETTA In a bowl combine all ingredients. Toss lightly to coat with oil. Taste for salt and pepper taste and also it may need more oil. Allow to chill for an hour for flavors to marry.
- 10. FOR GREEN PEA PESTO In a food processor pulse together peas, garlic, Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
- 11. While food processor is running drizzle in olive oil until mixture is smooth. Check for salt and pepper and add more to your taste.
- 12. Set mixture aside until ready to be place in thumbprint cookies.
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