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Cheddar Cheese Straws Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1½ Cups of butter, softened
1 (1 pound block sharp Cheddar cheese shredded
1½ Teaspoons salt
1 to 2 Teaspoons ground red pepper
½ Teaspoon paprika
4 Cups All Purpose Flour

Directions:
Directions:
Beat first 5 ingredients at medium speed with a heavy duty stand mixer until blended. Gradually add flour, beating just until combined.

Use a cookie press with a star shaped disk to shape mixture into long ribbons on parchment paper lined cookie sheets. Cut the ribbons into 2 inch lengths. Bake in a preheated 350º oven for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

To make cheese wafers, Combine ingredients as directed: chill dough 2 hours. Shape dough into 4 (8 inch logs) . Wrap each log in plastic wrap and chill for 8 hours. Cut each log into ¼ inch slices. Place the slices on parchment paper lined cookie sheets. Bake in a preheated 350º oven for 13 to 15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container 1 week.

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
64 pieces
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
45 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I usually only put in 1 Teaspoon of red pepper because I do not like them too hot. They are addictive!

 

 

 

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