Croustillants. Just another fancy name for cheese crackers. It's actually french. A couple Christmas' ago, my mom had given me this cookbook called Williams-Sonoma Foods of the World, Paris. She knew my love for the city and its food. Lots of delicious recipes in there that I would like to eventually try. The cheese cracker recipe was included in the appetizer section. IT got me thinking. What about cheese in a cookie? So I changed up the original by using Manchego cheese and garnishing with some dry parsley and basil. The final result is a nice cheese taste. Not overpowering with a hint of herb. A beautiful blend.
Manchego Cookies
1/2 C shredded Manchego cheese
1 C Flour
6 Tbsp Unsalted Butter or Margarine
Pinch of Salt
Dry Basil
Dry Parsley
Preheat Oven 325˚F
Combine all ingredients in a food processor until a dough consistency.
If mixing by hand, grate the manchego cheese and combine with the flour. Once blended together mix in the butter until it is like a dough consistency.
Remove from bowl, mold into a cylinder shape and wrap in plastic wrap. Place in fridge for 1/2 an hour.
Then remove from plastic wrap and cut 1/2" thick slices. Remold to a circular shape, if needed. Sprinkle some dry basil and parsley. Place on a non-greased baking sheet.
Bake for 20-25min. Let cool completely then enjoy.
32 comments:
cookie/biscuit/cracker whatever you call it this sounds so delicious - it sounds like it would be good along side a chowder
These sound so great...anything manchego. Cheese + cookie = delicious! Come visit me when you get a chance...I left something for you on my post today :)
Manchego cookies? now I am really intrigue. Sounds very delicious.
I just love this kind of thinking! GREG
Give me a plate of these, a glass of white and a good book and I won't be bothering good and innocent people for at least an afternoon.
A great combo again Jenn-the cookies look great.
What a great idea, these look so good with some fruit on the side!
Those cookies and some fresh fruit would be heaven! They look wonderful!
Those look delicious! I love anything with cheese!
doggy: Yes, a bow of chowder would go great with this.
girlichef: Neat, thanks.
Elra: It is. Cheesy good. =)
Sippity Sup: Sweet!!!
Leela: Lazy afternoon with a plate of these...sounds like a good idea to me.
Sweta: Thanks.
Teresa: With fruit, Yes!!
Kelly: Thank you!
Diana: Same here. =)
Brilliant, nothing else needs to be said.
Yum. I've never had this kind of cookie before but I love manchego so I know I would love them.
Mmm looks tasty! I am usually pretty happy with recipes from the W-S cookbooks... this looks like a good one, too!
A savory cookie...girl, you have rocked my world. Now, what do you serve them with?
Eric: I agree!
Pam:
Jen: I love almost everything about W-S. It's like my toy store. Also Sur La Table.
Joie: Maybe a nice glass of wine or a cup of iced or warm tea.
Dear Jenn!
Greetings!
No wonder you like cheese!LOL
Congratulations on being chosen for the Foodbuzz Top 9 today!
Cheers,
Robert-Gilles
Robert-Gilles: Thanks! (I love my cheese LOL)
A savory cookie-what a great idea! They sound so yummy!!!!
Wow these look great, I bet they'd go nicely with a good glass of wine. Can't wait to test out that theory.
I would not be able to stop eating these!
These sounds great for entertainment...I'll definitely try it!
These look like they should be illegal! I have to clean the my keyboard, I just drooled all over it!
This totally rules! I love me some cheese cookies!
Reeni: They are!
Oyster Culture: Let me know how that theory works out. =)
Tangled noodle: I can't stop eating them. i needed to restrain myself.
Juliana: You can serve the up as appetizers.
Jim: LOL!
Jenn: I'll take these cookies any day.
Cheese and cookies in one delicious step? Brilliant!
I have a confession: I don't like cookies. I just don't like sweet desserts, but I do LOVE cheese. this is one cookie I would devour in a minute!
I love all of the Williams Sonoma cookbooks! They are the best! Those Manchego cookies look amazing!
I definitely need to make these! The manchego cookies sound just wonderful! And love the hint of herbs!
This is a really interesting, creative idea!
Wicked Noodle: Thanks!
burpandslurp: Sweet, at least I got you to like one cookie. =)
Teanna: W-S books are so awesome.
5 Star Foodie: The herbs are subtle enough to blend perfectly with the cheese.
Fearless Kitchen: Thanks.
Manchego cookie did you say? I am so there...
Daily Spud: Awesome!!
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