Cakes & Bread
Kastengel Cheddar Cheese Cookies, Savory and Crispy — A Lebaran Must-Have
Prep
40 min
Cook
30 min
Servings
40
Level
Medium
Kastengel is a classic Indonesian cookie topped with grated cheddar cheese, delivering a savory, salty flavor with a crispy texture that melts in your mouth. These small rectangular cookies are the star of the guest table during Lebaran (Eid) or other holidays, thanks to their addictive savory taste that makes it hard to stop snacking. They're perfect to make at home since the ingredients are simple and the results are far more satisfying than store-bought versions.
🧂 Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 40
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- 200 grams butter
- 50 grams margarine
- 3 egg yolks
- 250 grams grated cheddar cheese
- 300 grams low-protein all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp full-cream powdered milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 egg yolks, for egg wash
- 100 grams grated cheddar cheese, for topping
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👩🍳 Instructions
- 1 Beat the butter and margarine with a mixer on medium speed for about 1-2 minutes until smooth and pale, being careful not to overwhip.
- 2 Add the egg yolks one at a time, continuing to beat slowly until fully combined.
- 3 Add the grated cheddar cheese and mix briefly on low speed until evenly incorporated.
- 4 Sift together the flour, powdered milk, and salt, then add to the batter little by little. Mix with a spatula or your hands until the dough is smooth and can be shaped, but don't knead for too long so the cookies stay crispy.
- 5 Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes so it's easier to shape and won't spread while baking.
- 6 Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) for 10 minutes before use.
- 7 Take the dough and roll it out with a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface until about 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick. Cut into small rectangles using a knife or a kastengel cutter.
- 8 Arrange the cut dough pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart so they don't stick together.
- 9 Brush the top of each cookie with egg yolk using a pastry brush, then sprinkle grated cheddar cheese to taste on top.
- 10 Bake in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies turn golden brown and they're evenly baked through.
- 11 Remove from the oven and let the kastengel cool completely on a wire rack before storing in an airtight container to keep them crispy.
💡 Tips
• Use a block of cheddar cheese and grate it yourself for a more savory, authentic flavor compared to pre-shredded packaged cheese.
• Don't overbeat the butter, as this can cause the cookies to spread and lose their crispiness when baked.
• Make sure the cookies are completely cool before placing them in a container so they don't turn soft and stay crispy longer.
• For an even more savory flavor, add a little grated edam cheese along with the cheddar into the dough.
📊 Nutrition Facts / serving
70
Calories (kcal)
1.5 g
Protein
5 g
Fat
5 g
Carbs
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