Cheese Peanut Butter Cookies
Submitted by vincent
Savory peanut butter and sharp cheddar cookies with a buttery crumble. No sugar needed. These crispy, golden bites are the snack you didn’t know you were craving.
YIELD
2 dozenPREP
10 minCOOK
10 minREADY
20 minForget everything you think you know about cookies. These have zero sugar and they’re absolutely addictive.
Sharp cheddar cheese and peanut butter get worked into butter and flour for a savory shortbread-style dough that’s salty, nutty, and impossibly rich.
Chill it, scoop it, bake until golden, and try to stop at three. You won’t.
Think of them as the sophisticated love child of a cheese cracker and a peanut butter cookie. They’re unreal with a cold beer or a glass of wine.
Pro Tips
- Chill the dough for a full hour so it’s firm enough to scoop cleanly
- Use the sharpest cheddar you can find for the most punch since mild cheddar will get lost
- Space them 2 inches apart on the sheet because they spread as they bake
- These get crispier as they cool, so don’t overbake them in the oven
Variations
- Roll the dough into a log, chill, and slice into rounds for perfectly uniform crackers
- Add a pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika for a spicy kick
- Press a pecan half into each cookie before baking for a Southern cocktail snack
Ingredients
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, cheese, butter, flour and salt.
Mix well. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Heat the oven to 375℉ (190℃).
Place teaspoon of the dough 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
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