CHEDDAR PECAN WAFERS

CHEDDAR PECAN WAFERS image

Yield 9 doz

Number Of Ingredients 6

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1 lb unsalted butter, softened
1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 C toasted, chopped pecans
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
4 1/2 C all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix together the butter, cheddar cheese, pecans, cayenne pepper and salt until well blended. Gradually mix in the flour, using your hands to work in the last bit. The result will be a stiff dough like shortbread. Form dough into logs about 1" in diameter and 10" long. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours. Preheat oven to 350. Slice dough logs into 1/4" thick slices. Place slices about 1" apart on lined cookie sheet. Bake exactly 12 minutes. Allow wafers to cool for 1 minute before removing from pan. Logs of dough may be wrapped and frozen up to 3 months.