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Cheesy Jalapeño Shortbread

Buttery savory shortbread cookies loaded with sharp cheese and spicy jalapeños.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese finely grated
  • 2 jalapeños seeded and minced
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter until smooth. Mix in cheese, jalapeños, salt, and pepper.
  3. Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.
  4. Chill dough for 30–40 minutes, then roll and cut.
  5. Bake 18–22 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on wire rack.

Notes

Adjust jalapeño amount to control spice level.