Bacon Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 oz bacon, finely chopped
4 1/2 tbsp butter, softened
1 None large egg yolk
4 oz grated Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F. Oil 2-3 baking trays and line with parchment paper.
Cook bacon in a small frying pan over medium-high heat until browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels and let cool.
Meanwhile, beat butter, egg yolk, 2 oz cheese and flour until mixture just comes together. Turn out onto a floured work surface and knead until smooth. Cover and chill for 30 mins.
Roll dough out until 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 40 - 1 1/2 inch rounds and place 1 inch apart on baking trays. Combine remaining cheese and bacon then sprinkle over cookies. Bake for 12 mins, or until lightly browned. Let cool on trays.