Ingredients
– 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
– ½ cup cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– Hot pepper jelly (for topping)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowl
– Baking sheet
– Parchment paper
– Spoon or small measuring spoon
– Oven
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, I preheat my oven to 350°F (175°C). With the wonderful aroma of cheese already filling the air, I combine the shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, softened butter, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. I mix everything together until it forms a soft dough; it’s amazing how quickly it all comes together! The texture should be rich and buttery. This is one part of the process where I can’t resist taking a little taste of the dough. It’s so creamy and delicious. (See the next page below to continue steps…)