Cheddar Shortbread

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup lightly-salted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• poppy seeds (optional) or sesame seeds (optional)

Recipe

• 1 lightly butter two baking sheets. preheat oven to 350º.
• 2 beat butter with the cheese until smooth. beat in seasonings, then flour.
• 3 turn dough out on a lightly floured board and knead for a minute or two until blended.
• 4 roll out dough to 1/2" thick, cut with cookie cutter. sprinkle poppy or sesame seeds if desired. bake until edges are light brown, about 7 minutes. makes 3 dozen.