Blue Cheese Fig Savory Shortbread Cookies Recipe
These Blue Cheese Fig Savory Shortbread Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional sweet treats, blending rich, tangy blue cheese with the natural sweetness of figs. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick 20-minute bake, these cookies are surprisingly easy to make, yet they feel gourmet.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, softened 4 oz/115 g
- 2 cups blue cheese, crumbled 8 oz/225 g
- 1 cup all-purpose flour 5 oz/142 g
- 1 cup dried mission figs, finely diced 5 oz/142 g
Instructions
- In a stand mixer or in a medium bowl with an electric hand mixer, beat together the butter and blue cheese on medium speed until smooth.
- Fold in the flour until just combined followed by the diced figs.
- Flatten the dough into a disc, wrap well and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a ¼-inch (6mm) thickness and using a 2-inch (5cm) round cookie cutter, cut as many circles as you can. Place them about 1-inch (2½ cm) apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Gather and reroll any scraps.
- Prick the crackers all over with a toothpick and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the cookies look dry and baked through.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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