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Cheddar Linzer Thumbprints with Hot Pepper Jelly

Cheddar Linzer Thumbprints with Hot Pepper Jelly
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Recipe for Cheddar Linzers Thumbprints with Hot Pepper Jelly. These are perfect small finger food snacks to pass at the beginning of a party.

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces butter, at room temperature
  • 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco® sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • hot pepper jelly

Directions

  1. Makes About 4 Dozen
  2. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  3. Cream the butter until soft. Stir in the cheddar cheese, salt, mustard and cayenne. Gradually add the flour and blend in. The mixture will be fairly stiff.
  4. Divide the dough in half and work with one piece at a time. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Using a 1 1/2 inch round cutter (or other small cookie cutter), cut rounds in the dough.
  5. Place the cut rounds on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Reform the dough and cut once more. Discard the remaining scraps.
  6. Bake approximately 15 minutes or until the pastry is lightly golden. Cool completely. These can be Baked up to 24 hours in advance, making sure to store them in an airtight container. To fill, place a generous dab of jelly in the center of each round. They may be filled up to 1 1/2 hours before serving.

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