Nutrition per serving may change if servings are adjusted.
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¾ cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
⅔ cup low-fat (not nonfat) cottage cheese
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or canola oil
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Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and cayenne in a medium bowl. Stir in Cheddar.
Puree cottage cheese in a food processor. Add oil and process until smooth. Add the flour mixture and pulse just until the dough clumps together.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently several times. Divide in half, form each piece into a disk and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 days.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of ⅛ inch. Cut out cookies, using a 2½-inch round serrated or other decorative cookie cutter. Arrange on prepared baking sheets. (Reroll and cut scraps.) Bake the shortbread, 1 sheet at a time, until golden and firm, 8 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 3; cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.