Cookies don’t always have to be sweet. These Pearl Millet Cheese Cookies are a delicious savory bakery snack, combining the nutty goodness of pearl millet (bajra) flour with the rich flavor of cheese and mild spices.

Crunchy on the outside and soft inside, these cookies are ideal for tea-time, evening snacks, or serving guests. They are a great alternative to store-bought savory biscuits and show how millets can be used creatively in modern baking.

Why Use Pearl Millet in Savory Cookies?

• Rich in dietary fiber and minerals

• Naturally gluten-free grain

• Adds nutty flavor and crunch

• Keeps snacks more filling

• Ideal for baked savory recipes

Pearl millet flour blends well with butter and cheese, giving cookies a crisp texture and deep flavor.

Ingredients Required

• Pearl millet flour – 50 g

• Refined wheat flour / Maida – 50 g

• Salted butter – 60 g (softened)

• Mozzarella cheese – 40 g (grated)

• Salt – 2 g

• Red chilli powder – 2 g

• Baking powder – 3 g

Preparation Method: Pearl Millet Cheese Cookies

Prepare the Base Mixture
In a blender or mixer, add butter and mozzarella cheese. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Add Seasonings
Slowly add salt, red chilli powder, and baking powder. Mix well.

Add Flours & Make Dough
Add pearl millet flour and maida. Blend until the mixture comes together into a smooth dough.

Chill the Dough
Wrap the dough and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. This helps in better shaping and texture.

Shape the Cookies
Place the chilled dough on a lined baking sheet. Roll lightly and cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.

Preheat the Oven
Preheat the oven at 180°C for 15 minutes.

Bake the Cookies
Bake the cookies at 180°C for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.

Cool & Serve
Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature before serving.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with hot tea or coffee

• Pair with soups or salads

• Ideal for snack boxes and party platters

Perfect For

• Tea-time savory snacks
  
• Millet-based bakery items
  
• Party & office snacks
  
• Kids and adults alike
  
• Healthy homemade biscuits

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