Ingredients

  • 2 cups swiss cheese or 2 cups monterey jack cheese (with or without peppers) or 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 13 cup sweet unsalted butter, no substitutes
  • 12 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 14 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 12 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Rice Krispies

Method

  • Set out cheese and butter at room temperature and let sit 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • Beat together cheese and butter in a large bowl until combined well.
  • Add Italian seasoning and lemon pepper seasonings and mix well.
  • Stir in flour and cereal, kneading together until combined.
  • Form dough into 3/4-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
  • Flatten each ball with a fork dipped into a little water and squash them down with the fork until they are about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Bake 11-12 minutes or until just lightly golden.
  • Remove from oven and serve warm or let cool completely and store in the freezer between layers of wax paper in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.