These Cheddar Cheese Coins are cheesy, buttery, zesty bites that are steps above storebought crackers. They’re another perfect addition to your fall cheese board!
Hellllo friends! Hope y’all had a fabulous weekend! How are the Thanksgiving plans coming along?!
Nobody’s in panic mode yet right?! We’ve still got over two weeks, so it’s time to take a deep breath, grab a pen and paper, and get planning. So today, I’m sharing the second homemade addition to the EPIC Fall Cheese Board we’ve got lined up for the holidays.
I’ve been making these Cheddar Cheese Coins for years. They’re sort of a spin off of my fabulous holiday Olive Balls. I’m a huge olive fan, so the olive balls have been a favorite of mine since I was a kid. My mother used to make them for the holidays, and there was always a batch in the freezer ready to be thrown into the oven when unexpected guests arrived.
Now I know not everyone loves olives, but I know everyone loves the outside cheddar pastry on the olive balls. So I simply make the cheddar pastry dough, form it into a log, chill it for a few hours in the refrigerator (or freeze it for up to a month), and then cut the log into rounds and bake. They’re buttery, cheddary, zesty little crackers that will fly right off the cheese board.
Around the holidays I usually have an extra log or two, and a bag or two of olive balls in the freezer, so I’m always ready for guests. You can prepare both this week and you’ll be ahead of the game. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp. paprika
- 1 cup shredded extra-sharp white cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup one stick butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Combine flour, salt, cayenne and paprika in a food processor until well combined. Add both cheese and process until dough resembles coarse meal. Add the butter and process until a dough forms.
- Remove dough from processor onto counter and form into two 10-12 inch logs about 1-1/4 inch in diameter. Wrap each log in plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours. (Dough can also be stored in the freezer for up to one month. I like to wrap mine in plastic wrap and add to a Ziploc freezer bag if storing in freezer.)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Unwrap logs and cut into 1/4 inch thick rounds and place on prepared sheets 1/2 inch apart.
- Bake until golden bown, about 25 minutes, rotating sheets at the halfway point of baking. Let coins cool on sheets for 5 minutes before moving to wire racks to cool completely. Coins can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
No panic mode yet at my house… but you just wait! It will happen! This reminds me of something my mom always made over the holidays and they were so good. I can’t wait to try out yours. This is going to be quite a cheese board!
I’m sure you’ll have everything under control Karen! Hope you enjoy them! Happy Monday!
Love this recipe. I can just imagine what a hit these cheesy bites will be at any gathering!
They’re so easy Alida. And such a classic recipe for your cheesboard. Hope you have an awesome week!
I can’t believe how fast the holidays are approaching!! I love these…even the name is cute! And you know I’m a huge fan of cheese so these need to happen next time hubby and I make a little meat n cheese platter! Pinned :) Cheers to a great week, my friend! XO
I actually have a nephew who doesn’t like cheese Dawn! I mean, what the?! I could polish off an entire tray of these. They’re perfect on a meat and cheese board. Hope the hubs loves them. Happy Monday!
Oh yes! I could eat my weight in these delicious little cheese coins :) So perfect for holidays entertaining!
Ha! Me too Jennifer!
We love these! Yours are perfect!
Thanks Monique! Enjoy!
OMG NEEEEEED.
Yes you do Jennifer! They’re addictive!
Nothing like a good cracker! Especially when it’s homemade!
I totally agree Annie!
I’m panicking about November 23rd, but not because it’s Thanksgiving! It also happens to be Boy’s 40th birthday. :) And I have ZERO clue what to get him! Maybe I should take today off, make a few batches of these delicious cheese coins, park myself on the couch and stuff my face with these as I try to come up with a solid plan for his birthday? In all seriousness, Mare, these look AMAZING! I mean, store bought crackers just CAN’T hold a candle to these! Totally perfect for the holidays and ALL the other days in between! Pinned! Cheers!
Wow! 40’s a big one Chey! I’m sure you’ll think of something good! I know your Thanksgiving dinner will come off without a hitch! Bet everything will be delish!
I so want to come to your house for a holiday party! I’m definitely going to have to make at least one batch (probably more like 12 though) for Thanksgiving. . .and Christmas too. How am I even talking about Christmas already? But at least I have plenty of good ideas for holiday snacks!
Ha! I bet you’re house is pretty awesome too with all the goodies you whip up Kelsie!
I love savory cookies like this, YUMMM!
So do I Alice. Nothing beats homemade!
I could eat the whole batch of these! So yummy!
I challenge you to a cracker eating contest Leigh Ann!
These blow away anything store-bought for sure! Perfect for the holidays too.
Homemade is always best Matt! Bet the boys are getting excited for the holidays!
I’m always ready for savory cookies like this!
Me too Naomi!
Your crackers are perfect for the upcoming holidays. I have to cook my turkey before Thanksgiving because I am leaving for Germany less than two weeks. I will pin all your wonderful recipes for later.
You must have so much fun traveling Gerlinde! Hope you get a chance to try these. They’re so easy and so tasty!
My husband doesn’t eat cheese and this recipe makes me reeeeeaally happy that he doesn’t! All mine!
Ha! He doesn’t eat cheese?! OMG! That’s a bummer for him, but good for you!
These cheddar coins would be awesome to make!
They’re so easy, buttery and zesty! You’d LOVE them!
These look awesome! We already had our Canadian Thanksgiving back last month, so there’s no panic from me here, except for getting more Thanksgiving recipes up on my blog hahaha.
Lol! Hope your week is off to a good start Natasha!
Ooooooooh what a great idea for a cheese board! I’m throwing a Friendsgiving Party on the 18th and will be putting together a cheeseboard with candied ginger, wine jelly, and an array of fresh cheese, meat, and fruit. Cheddar Cheese Coins sound like the perfect addition! They look amazing!
I hope you give them a try Christina! And the olive balls too! They’re both delicious! Perfect for a Friendsgiving Party cheese board!
I just love crackers like these, Mary Ann! They’re like cracker meets shortbread and perfect with brothy soups to make a meal or piled high with goodies. So convenient to have on hand too!
Yes! Cracker meets shortbread is spot on Marissa!
Love homemade crackers! Especially when they’re this cheesy and delicious. Such simple ingredients too! Perfect addition for your Thanksgiving board! :)
I know right Katherine?! What’s not to love? Cheesy, buttery crackers can’t be beat!
Love these, Mary Ann. A great easy appetizer perfect for the holidays! Definitely trying these.
Hope you love them too Geraldine! They’re perfect for the holidays!
I’m glad you reminded me…I love these cheese coins and haven’t made them in years. Pinning these and the olive cheese balls.
You’ll have to make these and the olive balls for sure Karen! They’re both sooo delicious!
I love how your cheese board is shaping up Mary Ann… I can tell you, these little coins wouldn’t make it to my cheese board. They wouldn’t make it out of the kitchen.. I’d eat them all (along with the olive balls! omg). No freak out about Tgiving… as our tradition continues, we’re going out to our little farm to table favorite community spot with some friends. I’ll bake a pie and make some appetizers for snacking throughout the day – maybe a big brunch. :D
Sounds like a good plan Traci! Fun AND relaxing! It was tough photographing these! They kept disappearing! Hope your week is off to a great start!
I just read the recipe, it seems so doable for any party and a winning recipe that everyone would love! I think it would be a hit even with kids :)
Yes, so doable Amisha! And I bet the kids would love them too!
Ahhh…Mary Ann…these are so perfect for any cheeseboard or honestly, any snack time! I get so bored with the same standard crackers when entertaining…these cheesy bites are perfect!
Thanks Caroline! I love including homemade things on my cheeseboard. These always fly right off the board!
Where can I find your olive ball recipe?
Hi Kim. Just type “olive ball” in my search bar and it will come up. Or just click the word Olive Ball that’s highlighted in purple in the post and it will forward you to the recipe. Enjoy!
Thanks so much. Looking forward to fixing both. Cheese coin and olive balls.
Absolutely! You’re going to enjoy both!!
Mary Ann, will it hurt to mix it with bread machine or mixer with dough hook?
Hi Kim. If you don’t have a food processor it’s no problem. Before I had one I mixed all the ingredients vigorously by hand until it all came together into a dough. Enjoy! (Anytime I say in a recipe to use a stand mixer or food processor, if you don’t have one you can always do it by hand. It may take a bit longer, and may be a bit more work but it will work! Hope you enjoy these coins and the olive balls!
These look perfect for the appetizer table! I’m sure they disappear fast!
They sure do Lindsay!
These look…incredible. I can’t believe how easy they are to make. Cheesy shortbread like units…they need to get into my life, mouth, and are already in my heart. (ha!)
Lol! They’re one of my favorites Jessie! Hope you give them a try!
What irresistible bites, these need to be part of the Thanksgiving appetizer menu! :)
Yay! They’ll be a total hit Laura!
These are wonderful. I made the recipe as written and they’re extremely satisfying.
So happy you enjoyed them! Thanks for trying the recipe. These are perfect for the holiday season!
Have you ever tried to roll these out and cut into shapes, like sugar cookies?
Hi Julee. I have not, but if you give it a go, let me know how it works and I’ll add it to the notes in my recipe.
Delicious! I’ve tried a couple of other recipes for cheddar coins, and what I like about this recipe is the mix of white sharp cheddar and regular sharp cheddar. I’ll be making these to have around during the holidays when I have family coming to visit.
Awesome! Enjoy and Happy Holidays Catherine!