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.”