Cheddar Cheese Coins (Print Version)

Crispy buttery bites loaded with sharp cheddar, ready in 30 minutes for easy entertaining.

# 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

# Steps:

01 - Pulse flour, salt, cayenne, and black pepper in food processor until combined.
02 - Add cold butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
03 - Add grated cheddar and pulse just until dough comes together. Add 1-2 teaspoons cold water if too crumbly.
04 - Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch diameter log on parchment paper. Wrap tightly and refrigerate at least 1 hour until firm.
05 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
06 - Slice chilled dough into 1/4-inch rounds and arrange on prepared baking sheet 1 inch apart.
07 - Sprinkle with poppy seeds or sesame seeds if desired.
08 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden at edges.
09 - Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The dough comes together in minutes but bakes into something impossibly elegant
  • You can prep the logs ahead and bake them fresh whenever guests arrive
  • That perfect balance of sharp cheddar and butter makes them absolutely addictive
02 -
  • If the dough feels too soft to slice cleanly, give it another 15 minutes in the freezer
  • The finer you grate your cheese, the smoother your dough will be
  • These keep for a week in an airtight container, though they rarely last that long
03 -
  • Rotate the baking sheet halfway through for even browning
  • Use a sharp knife and gentle sawing motions for the cleanest slices

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