Cheese Crisps

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350.
2. 2
   Position 2 racks in the middle and lower thirds of the oven.
3. 3
   In a bowl, beat the butter and cheddar at medium speed until combined.
4. 4
   Add the flour, cayenne and salt and beat until a crumbly dough forms.
5. 5
   Add the rice cereal and beat briefly to combine.
6. 6
   Form level tablespoons of the dough into balls; place on 4 large baking sheets.
7. 7
   Using a fork, press a crosshatch pattern into the balls, pressing them into 2-inch rounds.
8. 8
   Bake the crisps 2 sheets at a time for about 25 minutes, until they are lightly browned; shift the pans from top to bottom and front to back halfway through baking for even cooking.
9. 9
   Let cool completely.