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Cheesy Thumbprint Appetizers with Hot Pepper Jelly

Cheesy Thumbprint Appetizers with Hot Pepper Jelly

Delicious cheesy thumbprint appetizers topped with hot pepper jelly, perfect for parties.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Refrigeration Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 20 pieces
Calories 119 kcal

Equipment

  • food processor
  • baking sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons chilled butter, chopped
  • ½ cup hot pepper jelly

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Blend Cheddar cheese, flour, and butter in a food processor until dough is a coarse-meal texture and forms into a ball.
  • Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Shape dough into 1 ½-inch balls and place 1-inch apart on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven; press thumb into top of each ball, creating an indentation.
  • Spoon about 1 teaspoon pepper jelly into indentation. Bake until edges are golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Notes

These appetizers are best served warm and are a hit at gatherings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 97mgPotassium: 23mgSugar: 4gCalcium: 84mg
Keyword appetizers, Cheesy Thumbprint, Hot Pepper Jelly, party food, Savory Cookies
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