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Cookie Cutter Appetizers

Source: Ohio State University Family Nutrition Program

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Make these appetizers for your next get-together. If you don't have a cookie cutter, just cut the tortilla into triangles. Add your favorite veggies to the filling.

Makes
2 Serving

Ingredients

  • 1 whole wheat tortilla, 10"
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, low-fat
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup chopped vegetables (choose your favorite vegetables)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  3. Cut out multiple shapes from 1 whole wheat tortilla using cookie cutters.
  4. Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  5. Place cut out tortilla shapes onto cookie sheet.
  6. Bake in oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. While tortillas are baking, mix low-fat cream cheese with garlic powder. Set aside.
  8. Wash and chop mixed vegetables.
  9. Once tortilla cut outs are finished baking, let cool.
  10. Spread the cream cheese mixture onto each cut out shape and decorate with mixed vegetables.

Notes

You will need cookie cutters. Learn more about: Broccoli Carrots Bell Peppers Onions

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