Super Cheese Straws

Name: Super Cheese Straws
Ingredients: 1/4 c. butter or margarine, softened; 1/2 c. vegetable shortening; 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. dry mustard; 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper; 4 c. finely chopped grated sharp Cheddar cheese or New York extra sharp

7 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/4 c. butter or margarine, softened
1/2 c. vegetable shortening
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
4 c. finely chopped grated sharp Cheddar cheese or New York extra sharp

Directions

1

With electric mixer at medium to high speed, cream butter and shortening until soft.
2

Add cheese; mix well.
3

Sift flour, salt, mustard and cayenne pepper together.
4

Add in 3 additions.
5

Mix well after each addition.
6

Pipe cheese mixture on a cookie sheet; bake 10 to 12 minutes at 350° or until just starting to turn golden brown at edges.
7

Carefully transfer cheese straws to a wire rack for cooling as they are very crisp and break easily. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired.
8

Makes 8 to 9 dozen.