Parmesan Cheese Cigarettes

By Bexter

Ingredients

• 1 cup (250 mL) freshly, finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) finely chopped chives
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) cayenne pepper

Details

Servings 16

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC).

2. Mix the cheese, chives and cayenne pepper. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. Using a 3-inch (8-cm) cookie cutter as a guide, sprinkle 1 tbsp (15 mL) cheese within the ring, spreading to edges, then carefully remove ring. Repeat 3 times.

4. Bake the Parmesan cookies for 4 to 5 minutes, or until cheese melts and begins to turn golden at edges. Loosen each cookie with a spatula then quickly roll them up around the handle of a wooden spoon. This must be done while they are hot. Repeat process. Store in airtight container.


Makes about 16