Rosemary Blue Cheese Ice Box Cookies Recipes

ORANGE-ROSEMARY ICEBOX COOKIES

Steps:

• Combine the orange zest, granulated sugar, confectioners' sugar, rosemary and salt in a food processor and process, scraping the bowl occasionally, until the mixture is sandy and turns orange, about 1 minute. Add the butter and process until creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the egg yolks and process, scraping the bowl occasionally, until combined, about 1 minute. Add the flour and process until smooth, about 1 minute. (The dough will be very soft.)
• Divide the dough between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Using the plastic to help you, shape each into a 10-inch-long log. Wrap and refrigerate until firm but not hard, 1 hour.
• Unwrap and reshape each into a smooth, even cylinder. Wrap again tightly and refrigerate until very hard, at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Lightly beat the egg white in a small bowl. Unwrap 1 log and brush all over with some of the egg white, then sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sanding sugar. Using a sharp knife, slice into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Arrange 2 inches apart on one of the prepared pans. Repeat with the second log of dough.
• Bake, switching the pans halfway through, until the cookies are golden around the edges, 20 to 24 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on the pans, then transfer to racks to cool completely.

ROSEMARY BLUE CHEESE ICE BOX COOKIES

Steps:

• # Whisk together flour, cornstarch & salt in a bowl; set aside. Cream together Blue cheese & butter with an electric mixer. Add sugar & beat until light & fluffy. Slowly add flour mixture to butter & cheese mixture; beat to combine. Add cranberries & mix on low just until evenly dispersed. # 2 Divide the dough into two pieces & use parchment paper or plastic wrap to form dough into two 1 1/2-inch diameter round or square logs. Set out two fresh pieces of plastic wrap & sprinkle the chopped nuts evenly over both. Roll the logs of dough in nuts until covered. Tightly wrap & seal the logs; refrigerate until firm (at least 2 hrs). Preheat oven to 325°F Working with one log at a time, unwrap & slice logs into 1/4-inch discs. Place 1 inch apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Gently press 3 small rosemary leaves onto the center of each cookie in a fan-like shape. Sprinkle each cookie with sanding sugar. # 3 Bake on middle rack until bottoms begin to brown & tops begin to turn from pale to golden; 12-18 minutes. Cool on sheets 1-2 min before removing cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely. Store cookies in an airtight container up to 1 wk.

ROSEMARY BUTTER COOKIES

Steps:

• Put butter and granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Mix in whole egg and vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Add flour, rosemary, and salt, and mix until combined.
• Halve dough; shape each half into a log. Place each log on a 12-by-16-inch sheet of parchment. Roll in parchment to 1 1/2 inches in diameter, pressing a ruler along edge of parchment at each turn to narrow log. Transfer to paper-towel tubes to hold shape, and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 375. Brush each log with egg white; roll in sanding sugar. Cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Space 1 inch apart on baking sheets lined with parchment. Bake until edges are golden, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks. Store in airtight containers at room temperature up to 3 days.

ROSEMARY-BLUE CHEESE SHORTBREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the blue cheese, butter, sugar and rosemary until well blended. Beat in flour (dough will be crumbly). Shape into two 7-in. rolls; coat with walnuts. Wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or freeze for up to 1 month., Cut into 1/4-in. slices; place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks., To use frozen shortbread: Thaw in the refrigerator. Cut and bake as directed. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

BLUE CHEESE "COOKIES"

Steps:

• Mix butter, flour, cheeses.
• Shape dough into a roll about 1 1/2 " diameter for slicing and baking.
• Can be made ahead; wrap in plastic wrap and freeze.
• To serve; defrost until able to slice about 15 minute cut into 1/3" slices. Brush with eggwhite mixed with paprika.
• Sprinkle with poppy seeds.
• Bake greased cookie sheet at 450* for 10 minutes.

ROSEMARY BLUE CHEESE ICE BOX COOKIES

Steps:

• Whisk together flour, cornstarch and salt in a bowl; set aside. Cream together Blue cheese and butter with an electric mixer. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Slowly add flour mixture to butter and cheese mixture; beat to combine. Add cranberries and mix on low just until evenly dispersed.
• Divide the dough into two pieces and use parchment paper or plastic wrap to form the dough into two 1 1/2-inch diameter round or square logs. Set out two fresh pieces of plastic wrap and sprinkle the chopped nuts evenly over both. Roll the logs of dough in nuts until covered. Tightly wrap and seal the logs; refrigerate until firm (at least 2 hours).
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Working with one log at a time, unwrap and slice logs into 1/4-inch discs. Place 1 inch apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Gently press about 3 small rosemary leaves on each cookie. Sprinkle each cookie with sanding sugar.
• Bake on a middle rack until bottoms begin to brown and tops just begin to turn from pale to golden; 12 to 18 minutes. Cool on sheets 1 to 2 minutes before removing cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

ICE BOX COOKIES

Steps:

• Beat butter and sugars until creamy.
• Add eggs and mix well.
• Add flour, baking soda, salt, and vanilla.
• Mix well.
• Stir in pecans.
• Shape dough into logs and wrap with plastic wrap of freezer paper.
• Chill in refrigerator (at least an hour) or freeze.
• Slice thin and bake in a 350°F pre-heated oven for 10 minutes.

ROSEMARY BLUE CHEESE ICE BOX COOKIES

Steps:

• Whisk together flour, cornstarch and salt in a bowl; set aside. Cream together Blue cheese and butter with an electric mixer. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Slowly add flour mixture to butter and cheese mixture; beat to combine. Add cranberries and mix on low just until evenly dispersed.
• Divide the dough into two pieces and use parchment paper or plastic wrap to form the dough into two 1 1/2-inch diameter round or square logs. Set out two fresh pieces of plastic wrap and sprinkle the chopped nuts evenly over both. Roll the logs of dough in nuts until covered. Tightly wrap and seal the logs; refrigerate until firm (at least 2 hours).
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Working with one log at a time, unwrap and slice logs into 1/4-inch discs. Place 1 inch apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Gently press about 3 small rosemary leaves on each cookie. Sprinkle each cookie with sanding sugar.
• Bake on a middle rack until bottoms begin to brown and tops just begin to turn from pale to golden; 12 to 18 minutes. Cool on sheets 1 to 2 minutes before removing cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

CHEESE AND ROSEMARY BISCUITS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, cheese, milk and 1/2 teaspoon of the rosemary leaves until soft dough forms. On ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by 9 spoonfuls.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. In small bowl, mix butter, garlic powder and remaining 1/2 teaspoon rosemary leaves; brush over warm biscuits.

ROSEMARY BLUE CHEESE ICE BOX COOKIES

Steps:

• Whisk together flour, cornstarch and salt in a bowl; set aside. Cream together Blue cheese and butter with an electric mixer. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Slowly add flour mixture to butter and cheese mixture; beat to combine. Add cranberries and mix on low just until evenly dispersed.
• Divide the dough into two pieces and use parchment paper or plastic wrap to form the dough into two 1 1/2-inch diameter round or square logs. Set out two fresh pieces of plastic wrap and sprinkle the chopped nuts evenly over both. Roll the logs of dough in nuts until covered. Tightly wrap and seal the logs; refrigerate until firm (at least 2 hours). Preheat oven to 325°F Working with one log at a time, unwrap and slice logs into 1/4-inch discs. Place 1 inch apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Gently press about 3 small rosemary leaves onto the center of each cookie in a fan-like shape. Sprinkle each cookie with sanding sugar.
• Bake on a middle rack until bottoms begin to brown and tops just begin to turn from pale to golden; 12 to 18 minutes. Cool on sheets 1 to 2 minutes before removing cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.