Peanut butter, pickled jalapeno slices and cheese cookies - gluten free

 

1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth)                       

1 and 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

1 large egg                                                   

24 pickled jalapeno slices

 

Preheat oven to 180 oC.  Mix the peanut butter, egg and cheese together, roll in small balls, press in 1 chopped slice of pickled jalapeno into each ball and place on greased baking sheet.  Press lightly down with fork. Bake for 10 minutes.  Let cool for 10 minutes on tray, remove and let it cool down completely on wire rack. (It hardens as it cools.)   

Recipe and photo:  Alma Pretorius