Parmesan Cheese Ring Cookies

Discover the joy of Brazilian cuisine with these irresistibly sweet Parmesan Cheese Ring Cookies. Perfectly crumbly and golden, these ring-shaped treats are wonderfully paired with coffee and are sure to become a favorite.

Ingredients

🥣 2 cups all-purpose flour non-leavening
🍬 ½ cup sugar
🧀 50g grated Parmesan cheese 1 packet
🥄 ½ tablespoon baking powder
🧈 2 ½ tablespoons butter or alternatives like coconut butter, margarine, or lard
🥚 2 whole eggs
💧 2 tablespoons water or milk/coconut milk

Instructions

1- Mix Dry Ingredients:

• In a stainless steel mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, Parmesan cheese, and baking powder.
• Mix by hand until the texture resembles crumbs.

2- Incorporate Fat:

• Add the butter or your preferred fat substitute to the dry mix.
• Rub it gently into the mixture to maintain a crumbly consistency.

3- Add Eggs:

• Crack the two whole eggs into the mixture.
• Stir gently to begin forming a dough.

4- Moisten Dough:

• Gradually add the water or chosen milk, combining gently.
• The dough should be soft, pliable, and possibly slightly sticky. Add a touch more flour if needed.

5- Shape the Rings:

• Take small portions of the dough, roll them into logs.
• Shape into rings by connecting the ends.

6- Prepare for Baking:

• Place the ring-shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• If parchment is unavailable, lightly greasing the tray will suffice.

7- Garnish:

• Generously sprinkle sugar over each cookie to add sweetness and sparkle.

8- Bake:

• Preheat your oven to 180°C 350°F.
• Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes until they turn lightly golden.

9- Cool & Enjoy:

• Cool on a wire rack and store in an airtight container.
• The cookies develop richer flavors if enjoyed the following day.

Prep Time: Approximately 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Total Time: 25-27 minutes
Servings: Variable; roughly 24 cookies depending on size
Calories: Approximately 120 calories per cookie
Proteins: 3g
Fats: 5g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Equipment: Stainless steel mixing bowl, measuring spoon, baking sheet, parchment paper, oven

Cooking Tips

• Avoid overworking the dough to prevent elasticity.
• Substitute the butter to cater to dietary preferences.
• Playing with flavors? Consider adding cinnamon or star anise, or swapping Parmesan for another cheese variety like Minas or mozzarella.

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Parmesan Cheese Ring Cookies