For a smoother dough, ensure your butter is very cold before starting. Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese, such as Gruyere or Pepper Jack, to customize the flavor profile. If you don't have hot pepper jelly, fig jam or a similar sweet-and-spicy preserve would also work well. These appetizers are best served warm or at room temperature. They can be made ahead of time and reheated gently before serving.
Cheesy Thumbprint Appetizers with Hot Pepper Jelly
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME55 mins
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SERVING20 People
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VIEWS340
These delightful savory thumbprint cookies offer a harmonious blend of cheesy goodness and sweet heat. Their buttery, crumbly texture gives way to a burst of flavor from the pepper jelly, making them an irresistible appetizer for any gathering.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate10 g
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Cholesterol21 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein4 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium97 mg
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Sugar4 g
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Fat7 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Assemble your ingredients to ensure a smooth workflow. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a food processor, combine the shredded Cheddar cheese, flour, and chilled butter. Pulse until the mixture resembles a coarse meal and begins to form a ball. Be careful not to over-process. (8 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the gluten to relax and the butter to firm up. This will prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking. (30 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy release and cleanup. (10 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Shape the chilled dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each. (10 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Bake the balls in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and gently press your thumb into the top of each ball to create a small indentation. (7 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Spoon about 1 teaspoon of hot pepper jelly into each indentation. (5 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. (5 minutes)
09 Step
Recipe View Let the thumbprint appetizers cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This will prevent them from breaking. (10 minutes)
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Myrtice Labadie
May 26, 2024These were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the sweet and savory combination.
Gustave Wintheiser
Jan 13, 2024My dough was a little dry, so I added a tablespoon of ice water. Worked like a charm!
Marlee Botsford
Oct 20, 2023So easy to make, and they look beautiful on a platter.
Mathilde Konopelski
Aug 28, 2023I used a mild pepper jelly, and they were perfect for those who don't like too much heat.
Bette Wunsch
Apr 30, 2023I made these with goat cheese instead of cheddar, and they were amazing!