Sharp Cheddar Cheese And Date Pastry Cookies
The perfect addition to EVERY SINGLE charcuterie board! The salty cheese and sweet dates are a match made in Heaven that pair VERY nicely with a dram of whiskey (straight.....no ice) or glass of DRY red wine.....NO sweet wine at my table!
Equipment
- Grater
- Stand Mixer
- Wax Paper
- Sauce Pan
- Baking Sheets
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Butter Salted; Cold; Cubed
- 4 ounces Sharp Cheddar Cheese (Cracker Barrel, Cabot or Tillamook Brand)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 8 ounces Dates Pitted; Chopped
- 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Packed
- 1/4 cup Water
Instructions
- Using a grater, finely grate the sharp cheddar cheese; set aside.
- In a stand mixer (using a paddle attachment), mix together the butter, cheese and flour until the mixture becomes grainy and sand like. Shape the dough into 2 long rolls and wrap in wax paper. CHILL OVERNIGHT.
- The next day (using a sauce pan), combine the chopped dates, sugar and water; simmer over low heat; stirring constantly until the dates have softened and the mixture is thick and sticky; refrigerate for 15 minutes or until chilled.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and slice the dough into 1/8" slices. Place slices 2" apart on parchment lined baking sheets. Add a teaspoon of filling on top of the slices; top the filling with a second slice of dough to make a sandwich.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Transfer to cooling rack before storing in an airtight container.