Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1/2 teaspoons Salt
• 8 Tablespoons(1 Stick) Cold Butter, cubed
• 2 Cups Grated Cheddar or Pepper Jack Cheese
• 1 Egg, lightly beaten
• 2-3 Fresh Jalapeño Peppers, finely minced

Procedure

1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of flour and 1/2 teaspoon of salt
2. Add 8 tablespoons of cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry blender or two forks to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles crumbs.
3. Gently mix in the beaten egg until fully combined.
4. Fold in 2 cups of grated cheese and the minced jalapeños until the mixture forms a dough.
5. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
6. Take out the chilled dough and roll it into 1-inch balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches between each ball.
7. Gently flatten each ball using the bottom of a glass or jar.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 14 to 18 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden brown.
9. Let the shortbreads cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.