Melt in your mouth Cheddar Cheese Snowball Cookies are a fun twist to a traditional favorite. They do not taste cheesy as how they are named, but the cheddar cheese adds texture, richness, and creaminess to the classic snowball cookies.
Snowball cookies are one of those classics that many consider to be a must-bake during the holidays. Cheese is not typically included in snowball cookies. But when I was looking for Indonesian snowball cookie recipes online, these Cheddar Cheese Snowball Cookies came out a lot. I decided to try it out and let me tell you that it actually works. If you have never added cheese to your cookies before, maybe now it is time to start.
They do not taste cheesy although cheddar cheese is added to the dough. However, they wound up so much richer, more tender, and creamier with the perfect melt-in-your-mouth bite! These cookies just became a new favorite of mine, and I hope you will enjoy them, too!
How to Make Them Cheesy?
Although cheddar cheese is added to the dough, you will not be able to taste the cheese inside. The amount of cheese is just enough to make the cookies a bit richer and creamier. If you want them to taste cheesy, just double the amount of cheese.
Keep in mind that if you double the cheddar cheese, you will also alter the texture of the cookies. They will be much softer and creamier. Instead of adding more cheddar cheese, I really recommend adding hard and saltier cheese, such as parmesan cheese, edam cheese, and gouda cheese to create a strong cheese flavor without making the cookies too soft.
More Cookie Recipes
While you are here, don’t forget to check out also these cookie recipes!
- Pandan Gula Melaka Butter Cookies
- Biscoff Butter Cookies
- Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies
- Zebra-Striped Matcha Shortbread Cookies
- Coffee Bean Cookies
Cheddar Cheese Snowball Cookies
Melt in your mouth Cheddar Cheese Snowball Cookies are a fun twist to a traditional favorite. They do not taste cheesy as how they are named, but the cheddar cheese adds texture, richness, and creaminess to the classic snowball cookies.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter (150 gr), room temperature
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar (65 gr)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese (40 gr) *see Notes
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (210 gr)
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp cornstarch (45 gr)
- 2 tbsp milk powder (16 gr)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Confectioners' sugar, for coating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F/150°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, milk powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter with confectioners' sugar until well combined.
- Add egg yolk, vanilla extract, and grated cheddar cheese into the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
- Sift in the flour mixture into the mixture and mix with a spatula until well incorporated.
- Scoop out 1 1/2 teaspoons of dough. Roll the dough into balls. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bottom edges of cookies are lightly browned.
- Cool the cookies slightly until you're able to handle the cookies. Roll in confectioners' sugar when they are still warm and place on a rack to cool completely. When the cookies are completely cooled, roll them again in confectioners' sugar.
Notes
Although cheddar cheese is added to the dough, you will not be able to taste the cheese inside. The amount of cheese is just enough to make the cookies a bit richer and creamier.
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