BREAKFAST SANDWICH COOKIES

Breakfast Sandwich Cookies image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 50m

Yield 18 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for serving
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon dried chives
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for garnishing
1 cup grated white Cheddar
1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon
Your favorite jam for serving, optional

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
Add the butter and cream cheese to a large bowl, using a hand mixer, beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 30 seconds. Scrape down the bowl and add the egg and beat again until combined.
In a separate medium bowl, add the flour, chives, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat to combine. Fold the cheese and bacon in by hand.
Spoon a 2 tablespoon sized ball onto the prepared baking sheet and gently press to slightly flatten. Sprinkle on a pinch of pepper. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Bake until lightly golden, about 25 minutes. Serve with room temperature butter and jam if desired.