Ingredients:
\n1 1\/2 cups all-purpose flour
\n1\/2 teaspoon salt
\n1 lightly beaten egg
\n8 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
\n2 cups grated cheddar or pepper jack cheese
\n2-3 jalape\u00f1o peppers, finely minced<\/p>\n
Instructions:<\/p>\n
In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt.
\nCut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles dry crumbs.
\nStir in the beaten egg, grated cheese, and minced jalape\u00f1os.
\nForm the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for an hour.
\nPreheat the oven to 400\u00b0F.
\nShape the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a greased or lined baking sheet, spaced apart.
\nFlatten each dough ball using a mug or jar.
\nBake for about 15 minutes or until they turn lightly golden.
\nAllow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.<\/p>\n