Cheesy Thumbprint Appetizers
Delightful cheesy bites paired with hot pepper jelly, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 appetizers 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup hot pepper jelly
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). If you like, line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Cream the softened butter and shredded cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Add the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 teaspoon in size, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Press down in the center of each ball to create a small indentation.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool slightly and fill each thumbprint with hot pepper jelly.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat gently in the oven before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 appetizer
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg