Cheese Straws

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease a cookie sheet.
• in a large bowl cream butter and cheese. stir in flour and salt; mix well. on a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/2 inch in thickness. cut into 2 inch strips and sprinkle with ground red pepper. place strips on prepared cookie sheet(s) 1 1/2 inches apart.
• bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until crisp.