Cheese Crispettes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350° F and line cookie sheets with parchment.
2. 2
   Put flour, butter, cheese, cayenne, paprika and salt into food processor and pulse till completely blended and a ball forms. Taste for seasoning and adjust.
3. 3
   Add panko and process in small pulses (as few as possible) to incorporate panko into dough.
4. 4
   Scoop small balls of dough (about 1/2 teaspoon) and roll in the palm of your hand. Place on cookie sheet and flatten with fork or spatula. (You can also roll the dough out about 1/2 inch thick and use small cookie cutters.) Sprinkle the tops with smoked paprika and more salt if desired.
5. 5
   Bake for 15 minutes until the bottom is lightly browned and the crispettes are cooked through. (I like these best when they are on the well-done side, so you may bake them a little longer-just watch carefully so they don't burn.)
6. 6
   Remove from cookie sheet and cool on wire rack.