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Cheddar Pecan Rounds

Source of Recipe


Southern Lady magazine



List of Ingredients



• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  
• 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
  
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• ½ cup finely chopped pecans
  
• ½ tsp ground red pepper
  






Instructions



1. With an electric mixer on low speed, beat butter. Add cheese; mix well. Add flour and salt; mix well. Stir in nuts by hand.
   
   
2. Divide dough in half, and roll into two logs, about 1½ inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour, and preferably overnight.
   
   
3. Preheat oven to 350° F.
   Slice chilled dough into ¼-inch slices and place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown. Cool on a wire rack and store in an airtight container.
   
   Makes about 6 dozen.