Published On: 10.22.22 | 

By: Stacey Little

Recipe: Easy Cheese Straw Cookies (Cheese Happies)

Easy Cheese Straw Cookies (Cheese Happies) will knock your next event right out of the park. (Stacey Little / Southern Bite)

For those who love the taste of homemade Southern-style cheese straws but hate the fuss of making them, this recipe delivers the goodness with a fraction of the work.

Enjoy the great flavor of traditional cheese straws, but with a fraction of the work. (Stacey Little / Southern Bite)

Easy Cheese Straw Cookies

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Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 26 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 (8-ounce) block sharp cheddar cheese
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon cayenne powder (use more or less to taste)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Use a box grater to shred the cheese.
  • Use a mixer to blend the cheese and butter together until smooth.
  • Add the salt, garlic powder and cayenne and mix to combine.
  • Gradually add the flour and mix well.
  • Use a 1½-tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop the dough out and place it about 2 inches apart on the prepared pan.
  • If desired, use a fork to gently press the tines into the top of each cookie. Dipping the fork in water will help if the dough sticks.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool for about 10 minutes on the baking sheet before moving to a cooling rack.
  • Work in batches until all the dough has been cooked.
  • Store on the counter in an airtight container for up to a week.

This recipe originally appeared on SouthernBite.com. For more great recipes, visit the website or check out ”The Southern Bite Cookbook.”