Savoury Cheddar Cookies

Ingredients

• ¹⁄₂ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• ¹⁄₂ tsp Sea Salt
• ¹⁄₂ tsp Black Pepper
• 1 tsp Chipotle Aioli Mix
• 8 oz (225 g) finely grated sharp cheddar, about 2 cups
• 1 cup all purpose flour

Preparation

1. In a bowl, using an electric mixer on low, beat together butter, salt, pepper, and aioli mix just until blended.
2. In a separate bowl, stir together cheese and flour. Gradually beat into butter mixture; beat until dough starts to come together. Form into a ball; roll into a log about 12” long. Wrap and refrigerate until firm, 1 hour.
3. Line Sheet Pan with a Sheet Pan Liner. Preheat oven to 350° F.
4. Slice dough into 36 rounds about 1⁄4” thick. If there are holes in dough, pinch together to smooth. Arrange on Sheet Pan Liner, leaving 1⁄2” space between each. If necessary, bake in batches. Bake until lightly golden around edges, about 20 min.
5. Cool; refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week or freeze up to 2 months. To serve, top with Red Pepper Jelly or sandwich with cream cheese, if you wish.