Cheese Wafers Straws Cookies
Crispy, buttery, and packed with bold cheesy flavor, these Cheese Wafers Straws Cookies are the ultimate savory snack for any occasion. Made with extra sharp cheddar cheese, a hint of paprika, and a touch of cayenne for a subtle kick, these golden delights strike the perfect balance between rich and spicy. The dough comes together effortlessly with a food processor, and the finished straws bake to perfection in just 12 minutes for a quick, crowd-pleasing treat. Whether served alongside cocktails, as an appetizer, or as a crunchy addition to your cheese board, these homemade cheese straws are a guaranteed hit. Easy to make and irresistibly flavorful, they're a must-try for cheese lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1.5 cup Extra sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Water (cold)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a food processor, combine the all-purpose flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt. Pulse a few times to mix the dry ingredients.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the food processor. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the grated cheddar cheese to the mixture and pulse until evenly distributed.
Drizzle in the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, and continue pulsing until the dough starts to come together. Be careful not to overmix.
Transfer the dough to a clean surface and shape it into a flat disc. Wrap the dough disc in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes to chill.
Once chilled, roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into thin strips (approximately 1/4-inch wide and 5-6 inches long) to create straw shapes.
Carefully transfer the strips to the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced slightly apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese straws are golden and crisp.
Allow the cheese straws to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve at room temperature as a savory snack, or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1952 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.4 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.0 g | 485% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 438 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 1690 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.6 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 55.6 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1245 mg | 96% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 311 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
