Cheese Cookie Snacks are one of my favorite little bites to whip up when I want something savory and satisfying. These crispy treasures come together so easily, and I just love how they disappear from the plate faster than I can bake them!
What makes these special is the wonderful blend of sharp cheddar cheese and creamy butter that creates such a rich, wonderful flavor in every bite. The secret is stirring that cheese and butter together until they’re perfectly blended, which gives these cookies their irresistibly tender texture.
I’ve been bringing these to potlucks and church gatherings for years, and they never fail to get folks asking for the recipe. My grandchildren love helping me make them, and there’s nothing quite like seeing their happy faces when they bite into a warm, cheesy cookie fresh from the oven.
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Cheese Cookie Snacks
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
- 0.5 cup Butter
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Cereals
Instructions
- Stir together cheese and butter until blended.
- Stir in flour and salt; blend well.
- Stir in cereal.
- (Dough will be stiff).
- Shape dough into 1 inch balls; place on an ungreased baking sheet 2 inches apart.
- Flatten cookies to 1/4 inch thickness with a fork, makiing a crisscross.
- Bake at 350* for 15 to 18 minutes.
- Remove to wire rack to cool.
- Store in an airtight container.
