Cheese Tasters

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 66 Cuisine: American

Cheese Tasters are savory bite-sized cookies with sharp Cheddar and a hint of red pepper, perfect for snacking or entertaining cheese lovers seeking a crunchy treat.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. butter or margarine, softened
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
  • 2 c. crisp rice cereal

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter until smooth; add flour, shredded Cheddar cheese, salt, and ground red pepper, mixing until well blended.
  2. Stir in the crisp rice cereal until evenly combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them about 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  4. Flatten each ball with a fork dipped in flour.
  5. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 20 to 22 minutes or until lightly browned.
  6. Allow to cool completely on wire racks.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

519 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.2g 20% DV
Total Fat 34g 44% DV
Carbs 43g 16% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 4.3g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9990.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 127mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 99.8mg 33% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 407.5mcg 45% DV
Vitamin C 48.1mg 53% DV
Vitamin D 2.1mcg 10% DV
Calcium 190.3mg 15% DV
Iron 9.6mg 53% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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