Gouda Bites

                                                                                                                     



2Tim.1:6-7
6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, 
7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control

1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1 stick salted butter, room temperature
1 cup Gouda cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup panko bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 350 and line cookie sheets with parchment.
Put flour, butter, cheese, cayenne, paprika and salt into food processor and pulse till completely blended and a ball forms.
Add panko and process in small pulses (as few as possible) to incorporate panko into dough.
Scoop small balls of dough (about 1/2 teaspoon) and roll in the palm of your hand. Roll the dough out about 1/2 inch thick and cut with a small cookie cutter. Sprinkle the tops with smoked paprika and more salt if desired.
Bake at 350 for 15 minutes until the bottom is lightly browned and the crackers are cooked through.
Remove from cookie sheet and cool on wire rack.
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