Description
These Spinach and Feta Cookies are savory, flavorful treats perfect for snacking or serving alongside soups and salads. Packed with spinach, feta cheese, and herbs, these Mediterranean-inspired cookies are a delightful twist on traditional sweet cookies.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked spinach (squeezed dry and finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and egg: In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth. Add the egg and mix until well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the butter and egg mixture.
- Combine spinach and feta: Fold in the chopped spinach, crumbled feta, and herbs if using, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden and set. Cool before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- These savory cookies are versatile and can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or with soup and salad.
- For a crispier texture, bake the cookies a few extra minutes.
- Frozen spinach works well; ensure it’s thawed and excess moisture is removed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
