Cheezy Bites

These were really cool. It isn't exactly the texture one would expect, but honestly, I hardly noticed it over the cheesy flavor. These make a great snack or gift if nicely wrapped. :]
You have to prep it the day before you want it, but it doesn't take much time at all.

Ingredients
1 cup of all-purpose flour
1/2 cup [1 stick] of salted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash of ground red pepper [cayenne pepper]
8 ounces [two cups] of extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Topping
1 tablespoon of poppy seeds
1 tablespoon of sesame seeds [both of these seeds you can find on by the seasonings in little seasoning bottles at Wal-mart]
1 egg white
1 tablespoon of water

  Other things you might need
cheese grater 
mixing bowl
mixer
parchment paper
cookie sheet


Directions

1 
Combine flour, butter, salt, and ground red pepper and beat until it looks doughy.

2
Grate cheese and mix in with the flour mixture.

3
Shape into a ball and flatten slightly.

4
Refrigerate at least two hours or overnight. I refrigerated it overnight, and I had to let it thaw about an hour.


5
Heat oven to 350.


6
Roll out dough about 1/4 inch thickness on a slightly floured surface, flouring your roller every little bit. Now, personally, I had never rolled anything out before, but it really is not hard at all, just remember to flour your roller or else the dough will stick to it.

7
Cut dough with cookie cutters or a pizza cutter and place onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet.

8
Combine poppy sesame seeds and set aside.

9
Lightly beat egg white and water together in a separate bowl.


10
Brush cut-outs with egg-white mixture. By the way, if you do not have a brush, you can just use your fingers; I used my fingers.


11
Sprinkle cut-outs with the poppy seed mixture.

12
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until very slightly browned around the edges.

13
Enjoy :]