I’ve been toying with the idea of savory twists on classic sweets for a while now. And these Savory Cheddar & Rosemary Thumbprints just seemed to fit the bill this time around. I managed to get my hand on some local made roasted tomato jam and well… just couldn’t help myself.

To make these savory thumbprints, I used a mix of whole wheat white flour and semolina flour. I’ve never used semolina flour before, but it reminds me a whole hell of a lot of cornmeal. Maybe a little finer of a grain than cornmeal is all.

To make these savory cookies a bit more healthy, I used the whole wheat white flour and a reduced fat cheddar. Other than that, these thumbprints are pretty standard and would be great paired with a soup or chili, or even as a simple ‘wine and cheese’ night appetizer.

These cookies turn out crisp and a little crumbly with just the right amount of cheesy and rosemary goodness in them. They remind a whole lot of cornbread in the form of a cookie. Which is probably why I chose to go with the tomato jam in mine!

Just because I went with a tomato jam, does not mean that you need to! Feel free to use any sort of savory jam that… is your jam! A jalapeño jam or jelly would be a good alternative.

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Nutritional Claims: Low Sodium • Low Potassium • Kidney Friendly • Vegetarian • Pescatarian • Peanut Free • Tree Nut Free • Soy Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Red Meat Free • Crustacean Free • Celery Free • Mustard Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free • Kosher