Ingredients
1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
8 tbsp (1 stick) cold butter, cubed
2 c grated cheddar or pepper jack cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
2–3 fresh jalapeño peppers, finely minced
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
Add the butter, using a pastry blender or two forks to incorporate it into the flour until crumbly.
Stir in the egg until combined.
Fold in the cheese and jalapeños until the mixture forms a dough.
Shape into a ball, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Form the dough into 1-inch balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
Bake for 14-18 minutes or until the edges brown.
Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 150 kcal