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Cheese & Olive Thumbprint Cookies

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Total Time22 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120kcal
Author: Gluten Free & More

Ingredients

  • 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese or dairy-free cheese shreds
  • 1 cup gluten-free flour see page 75
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter or dairy-free buttery sticks chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • ½ cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1 garlic clove chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Place the grated cheese, flour, butter, egg, pepper, and cayenne pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process until the mixture starts to form a ball. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, combine the olives, pine nuts, and garlic. Pulse several times to chop roughly. Add the olive oil and process until almost smooth. Place in a small mixing bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • Shape the dough into 1½-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheets, spacing at least 1 inch apart. Bake for 5 minutes. Remove the pans from the oven but keep the oven on.
  • Press your thumb into the center of each ball, creating an indentation. Fill each indentation with a small spoonful of the olive mixture. Bake for 5-7 minutes or until the cookies are firm. Serve warm or cooled.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Cheese & Olive Thumbprint Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 24mg8%
Sodium 149mg6%
Potassium 30mg1%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 220IU4%
Calcium 76mg8%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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