Cheese Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Cut cheese into shreds and cream with butter.
2. 2
   Sift in flour, salt and pepper.
3. 3
   Work this mixture into cheese and butter.
4. 4
   The mixture will be crumbly.
5. 5
   Press it together in a piece of waxed paper and chill for several hours.
6. 6
   Roll to 1/2-inch thickness, folding crumbs over and over until dough holds together in an even rectangle.
7. 7
   Cut into 1-inch squares.
8. 8
   Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
9. 9
   Bake in moderate oven (375°) for 20 minutes.
10. 10
    Serve hot or cold.