May 30, 2026

Cheesy Cookies

Serves:

Cooking Time:

< 15 min

These Cheesy Cookies are a nostalgic repelsteeltjie-style treat made with LANCEWOOD® Cheddar, buttery dough and a sweet apricot jam centre. Easy to bake and perfect for tea time, snack platters or lunchbox treats.

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A delicious sweet alternative to a traditional cheese straws recipe, these Cheesy Cookies bring together the rich flavour of cheddar cheese with a buttery biscuit base and a glossy apricot jam centre.

Think of them as savoury-sweet cheddar biscuits with a proudly South African feel. Quick to prepare and easy to share, they’re ideal for tea time, family gatherings, lunchboxes or adding something a little different to your snack table.

Ingredients:

500 ml cake flour
2 ml salt
1 ml baking powder
250 g LANCEWOOD® Cheddar, finely grated
250 g butter, softened
60 ml apricot jam

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C and line two baking sheets with baking paper.
Sift the cake flour, salt and baking powder together. Add the cheese and mix through.
Add the butter and mix to form a dough. Roll the dough into small sized balls and place the balls on lined baking sheets.
Make a small hole in each using the back of a wooden spoon, taking care not to push all the way through.
Fill each hole with apricot jam, taking care not to overfill them as it will bubble out while baking.
Bake for 10 – 15 minutes. Leave to cool. Add extra jam if necessary.