Who says you can't have cookies for dinner? One of the most fun things in cooking and baking is taking people's preconceived notions and turning them on their ear. When someone thinks of a cookie, they immediately think of sweet treats for after a meal. Well, what if the kitchens of Full Moon Cuisine came up with a way to let you have cookies WITH your dinner instead of AFTER? How can this be? If you have five simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you too can have cookies for dinner! Here's what you'll need:

- 2 sticks of butter (at room temp)
- 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese (don't use the stuff from the can!)
- 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp finely chopped rosemary (fresh, not dried)
- 1/4-1/3 cup cold water (the exact amount will depend on your dough)

Note: This recipe makes approximately 3 dozen cookies.

To begin, use an electric mixer to combine the butter and Parmesan cheese. Afterward, slowly combine the flour (in thirds) and mix until combined. Next, add in the rosemary. By now your dough will be like moist sand. We need to get it a bit stickier. Slowly pour in some of the water (start with a few tablespoons) and mix. Continue to slowly add in water until the dough comes together as a ball. Next, divide your ball in half and place each half onto parchment paper, rolling them out to logs 1 1/2" thick. Wrap these logs and park in your fridge for half an hour to let firm up.

As your 30 minutes near an end, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Take out your dough logs and slice off 1/3" rounds, placing them onto parchment paper lined baking sheets. You can gently press down with damp fingers to help ensure an even thickness for these rounds. Bake for approximately 15 minutes, rotating your sheets halfway through to ensure even baking. Allow to rest on the warm sheets for a couple of minutes after, then allow to cool fully on wire racks. You can store these cookies in airtight containers for several days.

Imagine the look on your diners' faces when you serve them COOKIES for dinner! Pair these tasty treats with a nice tomato bisque or even a great steak and you will officially turn their notions of cookies upside down. Remember, part of being an adult is deciding that the best time to have cookies... is whenever you darn well please! To help spread the word the kitchen will be staying open late. Care to place an order?

Want to know what this challenge is all about? Check out my journal and feel free to send in recipes for cookies! http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/3096204/