Thyme and Cheddar Cheese Cookies

Steps to make

1. 1

   Shred cheese

   3 min
   

   Use a grater to shred 6 ounces of cheddar cheese.

2. 2

   Combine

   3 min
   

   Use a handheld mixer to combine the shredded cheese with 4 ounces of softened butter, black pepper, salt and thyme leaves in a bowl. Mix at medium speed for a few minutes until the butter is creamy and the cheese combines with the butter.

4. 3

   Add flour

   3 min
   

   Add 1 ¼ cups of flour and mix on low speed until the flour forms wet clumps.

5. 4

   Bring dough together

   2 min
   

   Bring the dough together into a ball by pressing together, but do not knead much.

6. 5

   Form a log

   30 min
   

   Shape the dough into an evenly shaped, 6-7 inch long dough log. Wrap it in plastic wrap and knot the ends to ensure it is wrapped tightly. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 min to 1 hour.

7. 6

   Cut into cookies

   3 min
   

   Unwrap the log and slice into ¼ inch cookies using a sharp knife.

8. 7

   Chill cookies

   30 min
   

   Place the cookie discs on a parchment paper-lined baking tray 1 inch apart and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

9. 8

   Heat oven

   5 min

   Preheat the oven to 350°F.

10. 9

    Bake

    12 min
    

    Bake the cookies in the oven for 10-12 minutes until the bottom edges start to color.

11. 10

    Cool

    30 min
    

    Leave to cool for a few minutes on the tray before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

12. 11

    Serve

    

    Serve at room temperature.