Spicy Cheddar Cheese Straw Dough

Spicy Cheddar Cheese Straw Dough
Spicy Cheddar Cheese Straw Dough is a vegetarian recipe with 15 servings. One portion of this dish contains approximately 6g of protein, 13g of fat, and a total of 179 calories. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up butter, half-and-half, block sharp cheddar cheese, and a few other things to make it today. Only a few people really liked this hor d'oeuvre. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 15 minutes.

Instructions

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Pulse first 5 ingredients in a food processor at 5-second intervals until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Add half-and-half, and process 10 seconds or until dough forms a ball.
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Note: Dough may be wrapped in plastic wrap, sealed in a zip-top plastic freezer bag, and chilled up to 3 days.
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Four-Seed Cheddar Triangles: Preheat oven to 35
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Prepare dough, and divide in half.
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Roll each half into a 9- to 10-inch round.
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Transfer rounds to parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
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Whisk together 1 egg white and 1 tsp. water just until foamy. Stir together 1/4 cup roasted, salted pumpkin seeds; 1/4 cup roasted sunflower kernels; 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds; and 2 Tbsp. black sesame seeds.
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Brush rounds with egg white mixture, and sprinkle with seed mixture.
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Cut each round into wedges of random sizes, using a fluted pastry wheel. Separate wedges about 1 inch apart.
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Bake 16 to 18 minutes; cool on baking sheets on wire racks 30 minutes. Makes: 24 to 32 triangles. Hands-on Time: 20 min.; Total Time: 1 hr., 22 min., including dough.
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Spicy Cheddar "Long" Straws: Preheat oven to 35
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Prepare dough, and turn out onto a well-floured surface; divide in half.
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Roll each half into a 12- x 8-inch rectangle (about 1/8 inch thick).
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Cut dough into 3/4-inch-wide strips using a sharp knife or fluted pastry wheel, dipping knife in flour after each cut to ensure clean cuts.
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Place strips on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
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Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until edges are well browned; cool on baking sheets on wire racks 30 minutes. Makes: about 3 dozen. Hands-On Time: 15 min.; Total Time: 1 hr., 26 min., including dough.
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Pecan-Cheddar Buttons: Preheat oven to 30
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Prepare dough, and shape into 1-inch balls.
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Whisk together 2 egg whites and 2 tsp. water. Dip balls in egg white mixture, and roll in 2 cups finely chopped pecans.
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Place 1 inch apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
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Bake 1 hour; cool on baking sheets on wire racks 30 minutes. Makes: about 4 1/2 dozen. Hands-on Time: 30 min.; Total Time: 3 hr., including dough.
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Spicy Cheddar Appetizer Cookies: Preheat oven to 35
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Prepare dough, and turn out onto a well-floured surface; divide in half.
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Roll each half to 1/8-inch thickness.
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Cut with 2 1/2- to 3 1/2-inch assorted star-shaped cutters; place 2 inches apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
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Bake 16 to 18 minutes; cool on baking sheets on wire racks 30 minutes. Makes: 28 (3 1/2-inch) cookies or 72 (2 1/2-inch) cookies. Hands-on Time: 20 min.; Total Time: 1 hr., 38 min., including dough. Note: Position cookie cutters closely together to cut out shapes; dough will be tough if rerolled.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In15 m.
Servings15
Health Score1
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