Cheddar Cookies

Name: Cheddar Cookies
Ingredients: 2 cups self-rising flour; 3/4 cup cold butter, cut into pieces; 1 (8-ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 3/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 3 tablespoons ice water; Toasted, salted pecan halves (optional; see Note)

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Ingredients

2 cups self-rising flour
3/4 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
1 (8-ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
3 tablespoons ice water
Toasted, salted pecan halves (optional; see Note)

Directions

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["Process flour and butter in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add cheese and pepper; pulse 6 to 8 times or until combined. With processor running, gradually add water through food chute, and process just until dough forms a ball.", "Drop dough by level tablespoonfuls 2\" apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten each cookie with the bottom of a glass; gently press 1 pecan half into center of each cookie