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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Savory and rich with just a bit of a peppery bite, cheese straws are great party snacks. They're especially easy to make and travel well. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups butter, softened |
1 (1-pound) block sharp cheddar cheese, shredded |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
1 to 2 teaspoons ground red pepper |
1/2 teaspoon paprika |
4 cups all-purpose flour |
Directions:
1. Beat first 5 ingredients at medium speed with a heavy-duty stand mixer until blended. Gradually add flour, beating just until combined.
2. Use a cookie press with a star-shaped disk to shape mixture into long ribbons, following manufacturer's instructions, on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Cut ribbons into 2-inch pieces.
3. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4. Cheese Wafers: Combine ingredients as directed; chill dough 2 hours. Shape dough into 4 (8-inch-long) logs; wrap each in plastic wrap, and chill 8 hours. Cut each log into 1/4-inch-thick slices; place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 13 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container 1 week.
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