Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped ham
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl.
- Beat butter until creamy; mix in egg and milk.
- Stir in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms; fold in ham and cheddar.
- Roll dough into logs, chill 30 minutes, then slice into rounds.
- Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-14 minutes until golden.
- Cool briefly before serving; garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Chill dough for easier slicing and cleaner cookies.
- Toast the sesame seeds lightly for extra aroma.
- Serve warm with mustard or aioli for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 12-14 mins
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20 g)
- Calories: 80 Kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
