Basic Cheese Straws Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   In a food processor, combine cheese and butter and pulse till combined.
2. 2
   Add in flour, salt, and cayenne pepper.
3. 3
   Process till a crumbly dough forms.
4. 4
   You should be able to press a handful of dough and have it hold together.
5. 5
   Fit a cookie press with a star tip.
6. 6
   Fill barrel of press with dough.
7. 7
   Pipe dough onto ungreased, shiny (not dark) cookie sheet in long strips, about 1/1/2 inches apart.
8. 8
   Cut strips into 2 to 2 1/2 inch lengths and move apart slightly.
9. 9
   Bake for20 min.
10. 10
    Remove from oven, sprinkle with salt and paprika while hot, if you like.
11. 11
    Cold on pan.
12. 12
    Use a spatula to remove.
13. 13
    Store in airtight container for up to a week.
14. 14
    Baked cheese straws can be frzn.
15. 15
    Thaw at room temperature before serving.
16. 16
    Do not overbake them; they should not brown.