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The Best Cheese Straws Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 1/2 cups Butter, very soft and room temperature
1 pound block of Cheddar Cheese, freshly grated. Do not substitute.
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon Ground Red (Cayenne) Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Paprika
4 cups All Purpose Flour
Directions:
Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 350º. Combine butter, cheese, salt, red pepper, and paprika. Beat until well blended. Gradually add flour, beating just until combined. Use a cookie press with a star-shaped disk to create long ribbons on parchment lined cookie sheets. Bake at 350º for 8 - 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is my favorite cheese straw recipe. I have given these cheese straws as gifts many times, and they are always appreciated.

 

 

 

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