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Cheese Straws




Source of Recipe


Master Cook


List of Ingredients




1 pound cheddar cheese -- grated
1/2 cup margarine -- softened
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper


Recipe



Soften margarine in microwave (power level 20 for 1 1/2 minutes). Mix all
ingredients with hands. Place dough in cookie press and press onto cookie sheets
into desired shapes. Bake at 375 for about 11 minutes. Press pecan half into
center if desired before baking.
OR Grate cheese in food processor. Cut margarine in chunks and put in food
processor with cheese. Let come to room temperature about 1 hour. Mix together
flour, salt and red pepper. Cream together the cheese and margarine in food
processor. Add the dry ingredients gradually. Remove from processor and work a
handful of dough at a time with fingers to make sure there is no air. Place in
cookie press. Bake at 375 for 6 to 8 minutes or until barely brown on bottom
and round edges.