Pine Nut-Cheese Bites

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 400.
2. 2
   Bring cheese and butter to room temperature.
3. 3
   In a mixing bowl, combine cheese, butter, mustard and pepper.
4. 4
   Beat with an electric mixer until combined.
5. 5
   Add flour.
6. 6
   Beat on a low speed until well blended.
7. 7
   Transfer to a lightly floured surface, knead for about 30 seconds.
8. 8
   Using a tespoon for small bites form into 3/4 inch balls (use a table spoon to form larger biscuits).
9. 9
   Place on parchement paper lined baking sheet.
10. 10
    Flatten slightly with bottom of a glass dipped in flour.
11. 11
    Sprinkle and press in a few pine nuts on top of each flattened ball.
12. 12
    Bake for 6-8 minutes or until the edges start to turn a golden brown.
13. 13
    Cool on a wire rack.