Crispy Cheddar Cookies

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• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 48 small c ...

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups old cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup crisp rice cereal
• 1 egg, beaten

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine Flour and butter in a large bowl using a pastry cutter or 2 knives or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until blended.
4. Shape dough into 3/4 inch or 1 inch balls and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
5. Flatten slightly with a fork.
6. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Transfer to wire racks to cool immediately.
8. Makes 48 small ro 30 large cookies.

Reviews

[najwa]

Very nice cookies! Everyone loved them, thanks!

[BarbryT]

These are terrific! (It's the butter :-)) They are similar to the ones I have been making for years (Cheese Pastries (Vegetarian Epicure))but the rice cereal (yeah, Rice Crispies!) add a delightful crunch.