Cheese Straws

5 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. extra sharp Cheddar cheese (Cracker Barrel is best, it grates well)
  • 1 stick soft butter
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. red pepper
  • 1 1/2 c. flour

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix all ingredients into dough that is soft and pliable.
  2. 2
    Run through #1 disc of cookie press into long strips on ungreased cookie sheets.
  3. 3
    Bake at 325° for 20 to 25 minutes.
  4. 4
    Cut into 2-inch pieces while still warm, but let cool in pan.
  5. 5
    Sprinkle lightly with paprika.
  6. 6
    Store in airtight plastic bag or cookie tin.
  7. 7
    Makes 6 dozen.
  8. 8
    Don't let them get brown or they'll be too done!

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