Pimiento Cheese Cookies

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Pimiento Cheese Cookies
We used Palmetto Cheese, a Southern favorite, in these treats.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup refrigerated pimiento cheese
  • 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • Parchment paper
  • 4 tablespoons strawberry preserves

Preparation

  1. Beat together flour and pimiento cheese at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer 1 minute. Add pecans and butter; beat until blended. Wrap dough in plastic wrap; chill 2 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°. Place dough on a well-floured surface, and roll to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 48 rounds with a 2-inch round cutter, rerolling scraps once. Arrange half of rounds 2 inches apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets; spoon 1/2 tsp. strawberry preserves onto center of each round, and top with remaining rounds, pressing edges to seal.
  3. Bake at 400° for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets 10 minutes; transfer to wire racks, and cool completely (about 30 minutes).

Cheese Straw Sampler

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Wrap these savory bites in a fabric-lined 9-inch × 4 1/2-inch box. Make dividers out of corrugated paper or lightweight cardboard.

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Olive-Blue Moons

Olive-Blue Moons

Ingredients

  •  (6-oz.) can Spanish olives, drained and finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
  • 2 1/2 cups (10 ounces) freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (6-oz. 2 1/2 cups (10 ounces) freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • ) can Spanish olives, drained and finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Beat Cheddar cheese, olives, butter, blue cheese, half-and-half, and salt at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until blended. Gradually add flour, beating just until combined.
  3. Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface. Divide dough into 2 equal portions, and flatten each into a disk; roll each to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with a 2 1/2-inch moon-shaped cutter. Place dough 1 inch apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden; cool on baking sheets on wire racks 30 minutes.

Bacon-Smoked Paprika-Cheddar Bars

Bacon-Smoked-Paprika-Cheddar-Bars
In these savory bites of Bacon-Smoked Paprika-Cheddar Bars, sharp cheddar cheese gets a warming welcome from the smokey flavors of bacon and paprika.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups (10 ounces) freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened1 tablespoon half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 cooked and crumbled applewood-smoked bacon slices
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Beat cheese, butter, half-and-half, and salt at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until blended. Gradually add flour, bacon, paprika, and ground red pepper, beating just until combined.
3. Turn out onto a well-floured surface. Divide into 2 equal portions; flatten each into a square. Roll out each square to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 2 1/2- x 3/4-inch strips, using a fluted pastry wheel. Place 1 inch apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden; cool on baking sheets on wire racks 30 minutes.

Pecan-Rosemary-Cheddar Buttons

Pecan-Rosemary-Cheddar-Buttons

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups (10 ounces freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chopped toasted pecans
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Beat cheese, butter, half-and-half, and salt at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until blended. Gradually add flour, pecans, and rosemary, beating just until combined.
  3. Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface. Divide into 4 equal portions, and flatten each into a disk; roll each disk to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with a 2-inch round cutter. Place 1 inch apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
  4. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden; cool on baking sheets on wire racks 30 minutes.

Pimiento Cheese Squares

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We take the flavors of the South’s favorite spread and make into savory bites of Pimiento Cheese Squares–perfect for parties or gifts

Ingredients

  • 1 (4-ounces) jar diced pimiento
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Drain pimiento; pat dry with paper towels, and finely chop. Stir ground mustard and ground red pepper into flour. Gradually add chopped pimiento to flour mixture, tossing to coat.
  3. Beat cheese, butter, and salt at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until blended. Gradually add flour mixture, beating just until combined.
  4. Turn out onto a well-floured surface. Divide into 2 equal portions; flatten each into a square. Roll each square to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with a 1 1/2-inch square cutter. Place 1 inch apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake 15 to 20 minutes; cool on baking sheets on wire racks 30 minutes.

Parmesan-Basil-Cheddar Stars

Parmesan-Basil-Cheddar-Stars Parmesan-Basil-Cheddar Stars shine with fresh basil flavor with every pop of these savory bites.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups (10 ounces) freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Beat Cheddar cheese, butter, half-and-half, and salt at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until blended. Gradually add flour, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and basil, beating just until combined.
  3. Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface. Divide into 4 equal portions, and flatten each into a disk; roll to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with a 1 1/2-inch star-shaped cutter. Place 1 inch apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake 11 to 14 minutes or until golden; cool on baking sheets on wire racks 30 minutes.

Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1/4-oz.) envelope active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water (105° to 115°)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 4 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup bread flour
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup very soft butter
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • Cream Cheese Icing

Preparation

  1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a 1-cup glass measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes.
  2. Beat 1/2 cup softened butter at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until creamy. Gradually add 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tsp. salt, beating at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs and next 2 ingredients, beating until blended. Stir in yeast mixture.
  3. Combine 4 1/2 cups bread flour and 1/4 tsp. nutmeg. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating at low speed 1 to 2 minutes or until well blended.
  4. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup bread flour onto a flat surface; turn dough out, and knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes), adding up to 1/4 cup bread flour as needed to prevent dough from sticking to hands and surface. Place dough in a lightly greased large bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
  5. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
  6. Punch dough down; turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 16- x 12-inch rectangle. Spread with 1/2 cup very soft butter, leaving a 1-inch border around edges. Stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and sprinkle sugar mixture over butter.
  7. Top with pecans. Roll up dough, jelly-roll fashion, starting at 1 long side; cut into 16 slices (about 1 inch thick).
  8. Place rolls, cut sides down, in 2 lightly greased 10-inch round pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85º), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
  9. Bake at 350° for 20 to 22 minutes or until rolls are golden brown. Cool in pans 5 minutes. Brush rolls with Cream Cheese Icing. Serve immediately.

Cream Cheese Icing

Keep this recipe for Cream Cheese Icing as your go-to icing recipe. You can put it together in 10 minutes, and it’s a perfect topping for sweet rolls, breads, cupcakes, and cakes.

Ingredients

  • 1 (3-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Preparation

  1. Beat first 2 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating at low speed until blended.
  3. Stir in vanilla and 1 Tablespoon milk.
  4. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. milk, 1 teaspoon. at a time, stirring until icing is smooth and creamy.

TRY THESE TWISTS!

Apple-Cinnamon Rolls: Prepare as directed through Step 5. Peel and chop 2 Granny Smith apples (about 3 cups). Place apples in a microwave-safe bowl, and pour 1 cup apple cider over apples. Microwave at HIGH 5 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool 15 minutes. Proceed as directed, sprinkling apples over sugar mixture in Step 6 before topping with pecans. Hands-on time: 30 min.; Total time: 4 hr., including icing.

Chocolate-Cinnamon Rolls: Prepare as directed through Step 6. Chop 2 (4-oz.) bittersweet chocolate baking bars; sprinkle over sugar mixture. Proceed as directed. Hands-on time: 35 min.; Total time: 3 hr., 40 min., including icing.

Cranberry-Cinnamon Rolls: Prepare as directed through Step 5. Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 cup dried cranberries; let stand 15 minutes. Drain cranberries. Proceed as directed, sprinkling cranberries over sugar mixture in Step 6.