CHEESE STRAWS

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This is a favorite Christmas recipe of my father's and husband's. It's fairly simple to do and tastes good.

Provided by Leigh

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter, softened
4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 160.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

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