Have you started thinking about Valentine’s Day yet?
I am in such a hurry to get rid of January that I did some decorating to speed things along
February is such a happy month, January blues are gone, Spring is on the horizon
It’s time to get out your pink feather boa and make some Valentine treats!
This is the EASIEST cheese straw type recipe that I have ever made, and it is my new favorite!
You use prepared pimento cheese, flour, butter and pecans, that’s it!
mix the cheese, butter and flour together
add pecans
and form dough into a log or two
refrigerate
slice and bake!
You can also roll or pat out the dough and use a cookie cutter
These cookies are delicious plain and delicious topped with strawberry preserves.
Have you ever had the popular cheese ring with strawberry preserves in the center, well, this is just a different version of that wonderful sweet and savory combination
These would be great for all the upcoming sporting events too, make them into football shapes for Super Bowl. Top them with orange marmalade if you’re a Broncos fan! You could always serve the preserves on the side for guests to spread as desired
But I like them for Valentine treats the best!
Hurry February!
Here’s the recipe:
PIMIENTO CHEESE COOKIES with STRAWBERRY ICING
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup prepared pimiento cheese [I like Palmetto brand]
- 1/4 cup butter [1/2 stick]
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Strawberry preserves [optional]
Instructions
- Beat cheese, butter and flour to form dough.
- Add pecans and mix to incorporate.
- Form dough into a log, or two logs, wrap in saran and refrigerate.
- Slice into 1/4″ rounds and bake on a silpat or parchment paper lined baking sheet at 350 for 10-12 minutes.
- Dough can be rolled or patted out and cut into shapes.
- For Valentine cookies, use a heart cookie cutter and “ice” with strawberry preserves when cool. Makes about 2 dozen
Notes
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