Novel Recipes from Nancy

This recipe is straight from the pages of my newest Christmas release,

CHRISTMAS IN CHESTNUT RIDGE.

Christmas in Chestnut Ridge

Recipe CICR Sheila Crispy Christmas Cheddar Coins.pdf

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Ingredients

      16 oz. block of extra-sharp cheddar cheese

      1 cup butter, softened

      2 cups all-purpose flour

      2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

      1 tsp salt

      2 cups crisp rice cereal

      Optional: Ground cayenne pepper, Tajin, or diced jalapeño peppers for extra kick.

Directions

Preheat the Oven to 350°F.

Grate the Cheese (yes, the entire block of cheddar by hand) Freshly grated cheese makes all the difference. Don’t shortcut the star of this recipe.

Mix the Dough in a large bowl, combine the grated cheese, butter, flour, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and any spices you like. Mix until the dough forms a ball, pulling in all the flour.

Fold in the Cereal gently to avoid crushing them. This is the secret to that extra-crispy texture.

Shape the Crisps into 1-inch balls and place them about 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.

Flatten the Balls with a fork in a crisscross pattern, or however you like.

Bake for 15 minutes, or until firm.

Cool crisps on baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serve with a hot bowl of tomato soup or as a delightful snack on their own.

Bonus Idea These also freeze well, so keep some on hand for that last-minute hostess gift. Store in an airtight container and pair with a jar of candied bacon jelly or make a spread by mixing pepper jelly with cream cheese.