Uri Älplerplätzli (Alpine Cheese Cookies)

Name: Uri Älplerplätzli (Alpine Cheese Cookies)
Cuisine: Switzerland
Ingredients: 250 g All-purpose flour; 150 g Butter (cold, cubed); 150 g Alpine cheese (e.g. Gruyère or Sbrinz, finely grated); 1 Egg yolk; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Paprika powder (sweet); 1 tsp Caraway seeds (optional); 2–3 tbsp (if needed) Cold water

A recipe from Switzerland.

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Uri Älplerplätzli (Alpine Cheese Cookies)

Nutrition (per serving)

460Calories

18 gProtein

30 gCarbs

25 gFat

8 gSugar

800 mgSalt

Ingredients

250 g All-purpose flour
150 g Butter (cold, cubed)
150 g Alpine cheese (e.g. Gruyère or Sbrinz, finely grated)
1 Egg yolk
½ tsp Salt
1 tsp Paprika powder (sweet)
1 tsp Caraway seeds (optional)
2–3 tbsp (if needed) Cold water

Method

Step 1: In bowl, rub cold butter into flour until crumbly (like coarse sand).
Step 2: Add grated cheese, salt, paprika, caraway. Mix well.
Step 3: Add egg yolk and mix. If dough is too dry, add cold water 1 tbsp at a time until it just comes together (do not overwork).
Step 4: Form into disk, wrap, and chill 30–60 min.
Step 5: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line baking sheet with parchment.
Step 6: Roll dough to 4–5 mm thick. Cut into rounds, rectangles, or shapes with cutter.
Step 7: Place on sheet. Bake 12–15 min until golden. Cool on rack – savory, cheesy, crunchy Alpine cookies!