These savory Pecan Cheese Pennies come together in a snap for gifting or hosting any time of year.
Pecan Cheese Pennies
MAKES ABOUT 36
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup whole milk
- Pecan halves, for topping*
Instructions
- In the work bowl of a food processor, pulse together flour, cheese, butter, salt, paprika, garlic powder, red pepper, and Worcestershire until combined. With processor running, gradually add milk until a dough forms.
- Roll dough into a 2-inch-diameter log. Wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Unwrap dough and cut into ¼-inch-thick slices. Place 2 inches apart on prepared pans. Top each round with 1 pecan half, pressing gently to secure.
- Bake until golden and crisp, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely before serving or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
*We used Cane River Pecan Company pecans.
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