Cheddar Cheese Coins (Printable Version)
Buttery, crispy cheddar rounds ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for parties and gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
02 - 8 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and diced
→ Dry Ingredients
03 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
06 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
→ Optional Toppings
07 - 1 tbsp poppy seeds or sesame seeds
# Directions:
01 - Pulse flour, salt, cayenne, and black pepper in a food processor until evenly combined.
02 - Add cold diced butter to processor and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
03 - Add grated cheddar and pulse until dough forms. If mixture is too crumbly, add 1-2 teaspoons cold water.
04 - Turn dough onto parchment paper and shape into a 1 1/2-inch diameter log. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
05 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
06 - Cut chilled dough into 1/4-inch rounds and arrange on prepared baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart.
07 - Sprinkle with poppy seeds or sesame seeds if desired.
08 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown.
09 - Let rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They freeze beautifully as unbaked logs, so you can slice and bake fresh coins anytime guests appear
- The sharp cheddar creates these incredible crispy edges while staying tender inside, a texture that makes people reach for just one more
02 -
- If your dough feels too crumbly to form a log, sprinkle in one teaspoon of ice water and pulse again, repeating only as needed
- These smell absolutely incredible while baking, so expect everyone to wander into the kitchen asking what's ready
03 -
- Double the batch and keep extra dough logs in the freezer for instant appetizers
- Grate your cheese on the large holes of a box grater rather than using the fine side