Savory thumbprint cookies pepper jelly

These savory thumbprint cookies are made with cheddar and parmesan cheese, rolled in pecans and filled with hot pepper jelly. Easy & festive!

A savory twist on classic jam-filled thumbprint cookie. Cheesy savory thumbprint cookies with bourbon tomato jam! PERFECT party appetizer!

Savory Thumbprint Cookies are bursting with cheddar cheese and sweet, spicy pepper jelly for a yummy appetizer twist on the classic cookie!

A Ritz cracker smeared with cream cheese and hot pepper jelly is the holy trinity of snacking. The cooling richness of the cream cheese balances the sweet spiciness of the pepper jelly, while the buttery crunch of a Ritz cracker holds it all together. It’s the ultimate combination of hot, cold, smooth, and crisp. These festive thumbprint cookies borrow that same flavor profile.

Imagine - a cookie that is an appetizer! Surprise and delight your guests with these Savory Cheddar Cheese Thumbprint cookies. These tasty bite sized cookies are studded with chopped nuts and crowned with

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Guests will be surprised to find that these appetizers, studded with nuts and bejeweled with pepper jelly are not to be saved for dessert. This is one cookie recipe that should certainly be paired with cocktails.

These savory appetizer cookies have a cheese dough that is baked and then filled with jalapeno jelly.

A Ritz cracker smeared with cream cheese and hot pepper jelly is the holy trinity of snacking. The cooling richness of the cream cheese balances the sweet spiciness of the pepper jelly, while the buttery crunch of a Ritz cracker holds it all together. It’s the ultimate combination of hot, cold, smooth, and crisp. These festive thumbprint cookies borrow that same flavor profile.

I was delighted to be gifted with a sampling of pepper jelly from Jennifer Lee of From Jennifer's Kitchen a few weeks back. When southern hosts start thinking of a festive holiday appetizer, most immediately think of pepper jelly. I for one cannot remember a party growing up when mother didn't offer a brick of cream cheese drizzled with red or green pepper jelly. Upon receiving Jennifer's Holiday and Strawberry flavors, I was on a mission to upgrade Mama's block of cream cheese. Here are my…