Savory Christmas Cutouts

By dette

This recipe is always a success because the dough is easy to work with and cuts well. The appetizer can be made year-round using cookie cutter shapes to suit the season. —J.R. Smosna, Warren, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold butter
• 9 tablespoons dry white wine or chicken broth
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• Sesame seeds and/or poppy seeds

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients; cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add wine or broth, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with 2-in. cookie cutters dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Brush tops with egg; sprinkle with sesame and/or poppy seeds. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 6 dozen