READY IN 58 mins

Rosemary Blue Cheese Ice Box Cookies

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"Now here's something different. A buttery shortbread-like cookie infused with Blue cheese and fresh rosemary leaves. Serve with a full-bodied red wine and these savory cookies will have people talking through the new year." — Real Butter

Directions

Whisk together flour, cornstarch and salt in a bowl; set aside. Cream together Blue cheese and butter with an electric mixer. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Slowly add flour mixture to butter and cheese mixture; beat to combine. Add cranberries and mix on low just until evenly dispersed.
Divide the dough into two pieces and use parchment paper or plastic wrap to form the dough into two 1 1/2-inch diameter round or square logs. Set out two fresh pieces of plastic wrap and sprinkle the chopped nuts evenly over both. Roll the logs of dough in nuts until covered. Tightly wrap and seal the logs; refrigerate until firm (at least 2 hours).
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Working with one log at a time, unwrap and slice logs into 1/4-inch discs. Place 1 inch apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Gently press about 3 small rosemary leaves on each cookie. Sprinkle each cookie with sanding sugar.
Bake on a middle rack until bottoms begin to brown and tops just begin to turn from pale to golden; 12 to 18 minutes. Cool on sheets 1 to 2 minutes before removing cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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PREP 40 mins
COOK 18 mins
READY IN 58 mins

Footnotes

*Domestic Blue cheese gives cookies a clean flavor, color and texture. Use less flour with a Stilton-style cheese and more flour with a French-style Roquefort.

Reviews More Reviews

Oct 18, 2008

This is an amazing cookie. From the sound of it it didn't seem appetizing but my friend insisted on making it. So we did. It is so complex in taste with lots of flavors going on in your mouth after you take a bite. The aroma and taste of rosemary is incredible. I used fresh rosemary and I didn't have any dried cranberries so I used a mixture of dried blueberries, cherries and raspberries. which was nice but I think the cranberries may add a nice tartness to it. (which I will try nest time) It is a very rich cookie so it is one that you wouldn't eat a lot of. My friend and I brought some to work and they were a hit, everyone wanted to know where I got the recipe so I sent them to this web site. This is a keeper.

—bluemoose

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Dec 17, 2008

I am always looking for new and unique recipes and this one has all of that and more. The cookies are delicious. My mother who really dislikes blue cheese loves them! They are rich, so just a few will do, but they are also addictive. The sugar adds an intriguing sweetness that is not overpowering and blends nicely with the other flavors. The tartness of the cranberries and the aromatic touch of the rosemary just top off the combination of flavors perfectly without being overwhelming. Give them a try, you will be surprised.

—Jo

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4 Ratings

Dec 11, 2011

SUPER RICH! SUPER GOOD! I loved these. Took to a cookie exchange and people were disappointed that I did not take more. These did not have a strong blue cheese taste. People at the cookie exchange were first reluctant because a lot said they did not like blue cheese but once they tasted these they were pleasantly surprised. I will make these again and again and again.

—JUL1013

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May 13, 2010

I almost didn't try these at first... they didn't sound too good. Don't let the ingredients fool you! They are amazing!!

—LisaMarie

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Nutrition

Calories
135 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
12.4 g
4%

Cholesterol
15 mg
5%

Fat
8.6 g
13%

Fiber
0.7 g
3%

Protein
2.6 g
5%

Sodium
151 mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Rosemary Blue Cheese Ice Box Cookies

Serving Size: 1/48 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 48
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 135
Calories from Fat: 78

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.6g 13 %
Saturated Fat 4g 20 %
Cholesterol 15mg 5 %
Sodium 151mg 6 %
** Potassium 42mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 12.4g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3 %
Protein 2.6g 5 %
** Sugars 4g
Vitamin A 4 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 5 %
Iron 4 %
** Thiamin 8 %
** Niacin 8 %
** Vitamin B6 1 %
** Magnesium 3 %
** Folate 9 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.