Jelly Jewel Cookies
Courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board 48 Servings • 20 Min. Prep Time • 15 Min. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| 2 1/2 c. flour |
| 1/2 tsp. salt |
| 1 tsp. ground cinnamon |
| 1/2 tsp. baking soda |
| 3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened |
| 2/3 c. sugar |
| 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract |
| 2 large eggs |
| 1 3/4 c. (7 oz.) Wisconsin Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated plus an optional 1 c. additional cheese for rolling cookies |
| jellies of your choice: apple, grape, strawberry, currant, etc. |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or leave ungreased. Combine flour, salt, cinnamon and baking soda in a bowl; set aside.
2. Combine butter and sugar in medium bowl. Cream together. Add vanilla and eggs. Mix to combine. Add flour mixture. Stir in grated Cheddar.
3. Shape dough into walnut-size balls. If desired, roll each ball in additional grated Cheddar to coat. Place cookies 2 in. apart on sheets. Dip your thumb in flour and make a deep indentation in center of each cookie. Fill center with 3/4 tsp. jelly.
4. Bake until edges are golden brown, about 15 min. Let stand for 3 to 4 min. Transfer to cooling racks to cool completely.
