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    Vegan Savoury Cheese Biscuits (Cookies)

    Published: Oct 7, 2023 ยท Modified: Feb 10, 2024 by Louise-Claire Cayzer ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท This blog generates income via ads ยท Leave a Comment

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    These delightfully simple savoury cheese biscuits are a vegan version of my Granny's old fashioned, but much loved recipe. Sharp, buttery and cheesy, these little morsels are more like a savoury shortbread cookie than a cracker. Perfect for sharing with a round of drinks or as a canape!

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    These little savoury cheese biscuits are the perfect bite to serve at a party, especially if there are cocktails involved. They're fancy enough to be canapes, but easy enough to whip up yourself without too much fuss.

    I like to serve them with my Granny's Tomato and Onion Chutney recipe to dip them into. Actually, on the subject of my Granny's cooking, she really did know how to celebrate life and another of her classic recipes is one I tend to bring out for Christmas parties especially is her Rum Balls , which I made vegan too.

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    • ๐Ÿง€Ingredients
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸณInstructions
    • ๐ŸŒถ๏ธSubstitutions & Variations
    • ๐ŸชBiscuits or Cookies?
    • ๐Ÿ”ชEquipment
    • ๐ŸฅซStorage
    • โ—Top tip
    • โ“FAQ
    • Canapes and Appetizers
    • ๐Ÿง€More Cheese Please!
    • ๐Ÿ“– Recipe
    • ๐Ÿ’ฌ Comments

    ๐Ÿง€Ingredients

    These vegan cheese cookies have simple ingredients but an amazing outcome! This recipe is adapted from a non-vegan recipe of my Grannies.

    Ingredients for vegan cheese savoury cookies.
    • Vegan Cheese block: I've tested both the Cathedral cheese and the Vegan Applewood block. I've also tested the pre-grated Applewood cheese and all worked well. I suggest testing out your favourite sharp vegan cheddar if you don't use either of these brands, as some might work better than others.
    • Vegan Butter Block: I like vegan Flora Block or the Naturali Block.
    • Plain/AP flour: Ordinary plain flour is what worked for my Granny, and it worked well here.
    • Chili Powder: Granny's recipe specifies a pinch of cayenne pepper. You can choose to leave it out or not.
    • A tiny smidge of water. A little water helps the cookie batter come together.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸณInstructions

    Follow along with these step by step instructions for the perfect savoury vegan cheese biscuits:

    Grating the cheese and butter to use in the cookies.

    1. Grate the frozen Butter.

    2. Grate the vegan cheese

    Flour mixed in with the butter and cheese.

    3. In a bowl mix the butter and cheese with the chili powder and flour. Rub the butter into the flour.

    A little water mixed in with the dough to help it clump together.

    4. Add a tiny bit of water to the dough to help it combine (about 2 tablespoons)

    Rolling the cookies into balls ready to bake.

    5. Roll the cheese mixture into balls and back at 180C/356F for 10 minutes or until golden and puffed.

    Hint: Freeze your block of butter to make it easier to grate.

    Baked savoury cheese cookies ready to eat.

    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธSubstitutions & Variations

    This simple recipe can be switched up to make it your own:

    1. Not spicy: Just omit the chili powder.
    2. Gluten Free: Use your favourite gluten free flour.
    3. Herby: add in dried oregano or sage for a lovely herbal flavour that is particularly addictive with the cheesy taste.

    ๐ŸชBiscuits or Cookies?

    A little clarification on the terms used. In the UK and Australia, cookies are often called biscuits, especially short and crumbly ones that would be served with a cup of tea (or a cocktail), which is what these are. This recipe is not a US 'Biscuit' which is more like a scone, and served with gravy.

    So: To my UK and Aussie readers: These are Savoury Vegan Cheese Biscuits.

    To my USA readers: These are Savory Vegan Cheese Cookies.

    Hope that clears it up!

    ๐Ÿ”ชEquipment

    You'll need a good box grater with a fine grater section for this recipe, as well as a bowl and some oven trays.

    ๐ŸฅซStorage

    Store these vegan savory cheese biscuits in an airtight container away from sunlight for up to 3 weeks. You can also freeze them for up to three months. Pop them in the oven to warm through and revive their yummy cheesy taste.

    โ—Top tip

    Super cold or frozen blocks of butter are easier to grate!

    โ“FAQ

    How long do cheese cookies last?

    These vegan cheese cookies will stay fresh in an airtight container for up to three weeks (although I do think they will be eaten up before then!)

    What is the best cheese for cheese cookies?

    A sharp flavoured cheese is best for cheese cookies. You can choose pre-grated or a block form that you grate. Cheese slices are not suitable!

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    ๐Ÿง€More Cheese Please!

    More Cheesy Vegan Recipes:

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    Love & Vegan Yummies, Louise xx (P.S. Follow me on Insta and Tik Tok!)

    ๐Ÿ“– Recipe

    Vegan Cheese Biscuits on a board ready to eat.

    Vegan Savoury Cheese Biscuits (Cookies)

    Louise-Claire Cayzer
    Easy and vegan, cheesy savoury biscuits (cookies) that are perfect to serve as a canape or elegant appetizer!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine American, Australian
    Servings 16 cookies
    Calories 92 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Box Grater
    • 2 baking sheet

    Ingredients Note:

    For accuracy, I measure all ingredients in metric as standard, then convert and test the recipe for American cup measurements etc.

    (Heads up Aussie and UK readers- your measurements in cups are sometimes different, so please use metric or check you have the correct cup and spoon type!!)

    Ingredients

    • 115 g (1 cups) vegan cheese
    • 115 g (1 cups) vegan butter
    • 120 g (1 cups) plain flour / all purpose flour
    • pinch chili powder
    • 2 tablespoon water

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 180โ„ƒ/ 350โ„‰
    • Finely grate the vegan butter (grate from frozen)
      115 g vegan butter
    • Finely grate the vegan cheese.
      115 g vegan cheese
    • In a bowl mix the cheese and butter in with the flour and chili powder until it resembles crumbs.
      120 g plain flour / all purpose flour, pinch chili powder
    • Add a small amount of water to the cheese cookie mix.
      2 tablespoon water
    • Roll into walnut size balls (about 3cm diameter) and put onto a lined baking tray
    • Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
    • Serve once the cookies cool down a little.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 119mgPotassium: 10mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.02gVitamin A: 274IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.4mg
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    Vegan Cheese cookies on a board ready to eat.
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    Vegan Cheese cookies on a board ready to eat.
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    Vegan Cheese cookies on a board ready to eat.
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