There seem to be an endless variety of cookies that people trot out for the holidays. I know that I like to have a lot of variety when I'm just offering cookies (and perhaps hot chocolate) for dessert. Lex Culinaria has gone one better and made a batch o sweet and savory Cheddar and Cranberry Cookies. The cookies are very similar to shortbread, but with the salty tang of aged cheddar that makes them extremely snackable, much like a good cracker. The cookies are of the slice-and-bake variety, so the dough is rolled into logs and stored in the freezer. LC makes a very good point about how convenient it is to be able to just slice off a few rounds for baking when you want some, so you'll always have fresh snacks for entertaining and won't be overly tempted by having a huge batch sitting around.
12-17-2006 @8:31PM Angela Pitt said... The tart cranberries and sharp cheddar might balance
each other out. Sounds interesting . . .
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12-19-2006 @12:00AM Laura K said... Well, I'm in the process of making these right now, but I'm worried the measurements might be a bit off. Or the fact that I don't have a mixer might have to do with it. The dough doesn't want to stick together at all prior to chilling; it's very crumby. I suppose we shall see, but does anyone have any suggestions?
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12-19-2006 @12:02AM Nicole Weston said... I've found that a lot of shortbread recipes make very crumbly dough. Chilling should help you shape it before freezing, and once it's in a solid log, it should be easier to slice. Good luck!
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