Cheese Straws

Name: Cheese Straws
Ingredients: 3/4 c. shortening (part butter); 1 1/2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese; 1 1/2 c. sifted flour (plain); 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. paprika

6 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening (part butter)
1 1/2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 c. sifted flour (plain)
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. paprika

Directions

1

Cream shortening until light and fluffy; add cheese.
2

Sift together dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Put dough through cookie press using ribbon design plate; or form dough into small balls about 1 inch in diameter; put on baking sheet about 1-inch apart.
3

Place pecan half on each, if desired. Bake in moderate, 350° oven for 15 minutes for balls, 10 minutes for straws.