With Crushed Cornflakes..
I hope everybody had a wonderful weekend. I did have a good one and look forward to an even better week. I have just been sitting and contemplating the issue of cookies vs biscuits. I even did a bit of ‘googling’ and found a long story on wiki that I didn’t read because my eyes are closing and somehow, today, I’m so worn out and not quite in the state of having a cookie/biscuit debate inside my head. So I will just skip it and say call it what suits you best, because does it really matter what you call it? Perhaps yes, perhaps no, my eyes are closing…we had a nice long weekend.
I want to share with you the recipe for Crunchy Cheese Biscuits, that I made and really enjoyed crunching, for a week. If you prefer to call them Crunchy Cheese Cookies, you are welcome.
I want to thank all the people who followed my blog this week. I really appreciate ‘all the follows’. If I haven’t followed in return, don’t worry, it’s on the way. Now for the recipe for Crunchy Cheese Biscuits, or should I call them cookies? Here we go…
Crunchy Cheese Biscuits
Preparation time: 20 minutes; Baking Time: 15-20 minutes; Makes: 45, depending on the size.
Ingredients
- 125g (½ cup + 1 tbsp, 1 stick + 1tbsp, 8 tablespoons ) butter
- 90g (3oz) grated mature cheddar cheese
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 150g (1 cup + 3 tablespoons, 5oz) all-purpose flour
- 1¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 80g (I cup) crushed Corn Flakes
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- Milk for brushing the top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF (190ºC) ten minutes before using. Line a large baking sheet with parchment. Sift the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- Beat the butter, cheese and pepper until smooth.
- Stir in the sifted flour, cornflakes and egg.
- Roll rounded teaspoons of mixture into balls, place about 1.5 inch (4cm) apart on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten the biscuits with a fork and brush the tops with a little milk. Bake 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on trays.
- For cup measures: spoon the flour into the cup, heaping it up over the top, then slide a knife across the top to level off the extra. Be careful not to shake or tap the cup to settle down the flour or you will have more than you need. I use a 240ml American cup.
Points to Note
- Please note that oven temperatures are given as a guideline only. You may need to add or reduce the suggested temperature depending on your oven. I baked the biscuits at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes.
- Please note you can also use self raising flour and omit the baking powder.
- Last updated: 10 June 2019
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Step By Step Photos
Please always remember to assemble all ingredients before you start. Makes everything much easier!
Place the cheese, butter and cayenne pepper in a bowl (if using cayenne).
Cream until light and fluffy. Looks so good…
Stir in sifted flour, cornflakes and egg.
It should form a firm but not hard mixture like this one here. and we are ready go..
Roll rounded teaspoons of mixture into balls, place about 4cm apart on greased trays. Flatten biscuits with fork, brush tops with a little milk. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. I baked the biscuits at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes.
Cool on on a tray.
Serve and keep the remainder in an airtight container
I crunched mine until the tin was empty…that’s when I stopped. I hope you enjoy them too….
myfavouritepastime.com Last updated: 10 June 2019
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I make these every werk. Thankyou !!!!!!
Thanks for reminding me. I haven’t made them in a while. I must make some over the weekend. Have a lovely evening!
Liz
I am glad they appeal to you!
Liz
These look wonderful, I can’t wait to try them out in my kitchen. Extra thanks for the Metric to Standard measurement conversions! Great recipe, super-fun blog!
Please feel free to try them, they are so easy to make. I only use metric measurements but after blogging for a while I realized people use other measurements so I now try to convert everything to make it easy for my readers. Thanks for stopping by and have a lovely weekend!!
*Drooling*…. I’m so going to make these !
Easy to make, ready in a few minutes, give it a go gal…thanks for dropping by. I shall be trying Cauliflower soup soon. Will give you a feedback. Have a great week!
These look wonderful! I can just smell them baking! Mmm
They are really good. They are one of my favourite biscuits/cookies. I always make them coz the kids love them too!
These look so good! I do believe the Grandchildren would eat them too, brill. Thanks for the like’s & the follow Liz xx
Hi It’s great to hear from you, you are one of my favourite inspirations. Thanks for the follow too and for liking my posts. I really appreciate, always. Take care!
Bread and cheese … how can one pass that up! Or perhaps if it is more cookie like then so much the better lol.
The cayenne part intrigues me. Does it give it a little bite? Or is it so sublte that only a hint of flavor comes through? And oh …. I am similar to you in that I have all my ingredients out before baking. Sometimes I will even go as far as having them all premeasured too before starting (like you seem to do nod nods).
Wonderfull photos … and a lovely dish to put the cookie-biscuits in.
You are very organized, thanks for the compliments. The cayenne gives a subtle hint of flavour, although I don’t think one really tastes it. Thanks for browsing around and for leaving me two notes. I appreciate!
omg…now 3 notes! *smiles*
I love reading form others so don’t worry!
I have been to your site. I have bookmarked the grilled salmon, will give you a feedback! Thanks for networking!
These biscuits (errr…cookies?) look delicious! Can’t wait to try them!
Ha ha somebody called them Bis-Cookies, If you do try please give a feedback. Thanks for stopping by and for taking time to write a note!
This looks great – will definitely have to give it a try. I rarely bake, but when cheese is involved, I can make an exception!
Hi there, if you happen to do the rarity, please give me a feedback!!! Thanks for stopping by, I do appreciate!
These look so good! savory and delicious– fun to serve with drinks. thanks for the recipe.
Thanks zoo much for stopping by and for leaving this note! I truly appreciate your effort!!!
These look so yummy! They almost look like crackers. I am going to the mountains this weekend and I believe I will be making these to take with me. Thanks for the idea!!
Enjoy the mountains and thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate!
I gave these a try last night and they turned out great! I posted on my blog as well (giving credit to you of course), thanks again for the idea!
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Thanks Laura, look forward to more of your posts and more networking with you!
I love a good biscuit! Cheese makes everything better so I can’t wait to try these out!
Thanks for stopping by, if you do try the recipe, please give a feedback. I shall be browsing your blog shortly!
Hi there from SW France, I’ve just come across your gorgeous blog….and I’m loving these Crunchy Cheese Biscuits….or rather I know my kids are going to adore them being the cheesie biscuit fiends that they are! Thanks so much, now a bookmarked rainy day recipe!
Thank you so much for visiting and for leaving me a happy note, I have been to your blog and I love your story. One day I want to live like you and just eat fresh eggs like you! You are welcome to visit my blog at any time. I have followed yours! My Daughter is in Lyon right now in Jean Moulin University for an exchange programme. So you can see why I’m so excited about France!!!
Made and baked (by the monsters) and scoffed! And shared on my FB page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chez-Foti/275675912471434 Lovely, thank you!
What a pleasant surprise. Thank you so much for trying out the cookies and for promoting myfavouritepastime on your Facebook page, I truly appreciate. I have been to see your Facebook page and its awesome. I have not yet opened a Facebook account but when I do you are the first person I will link to. I will ask my daughter in France to check out your Facebook page. Have a great weekend!!
Ah thanks Liz! The kids LOVED them, and loved making them themselves!.
Omg I am so happy that your kids loved the cheese biscuits, and even happier to know that they made them themselves. They are easy to make, my kids loved them too. Thanks so much you have made my day! I have to try a recipe from your site, will let you know the outcome. Have a great weekend and thanks for the networking spirit!!!
Looks absolutely fabulous and I am definitely making these this weekend instead of my regular sugar cookies. I am sure my kids will love this!
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and for leaving me a note. If you so make anything, please give me a feedback. I look forward to your posts!
Big biscuits fans in our house and right now we have two blocks of cheese that need some using up now. This recipe may be the exact right marriage of tasty and practical. Thanks for sharing!
If the blocks of cheese do get reduced, please give me a feedback. We love biscuits and cookies too. Thanks for stopping by!!!