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Prep Time: 24 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 36 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This simplified cheese straw recipe uses self-rising flour, a food processor, and a cookie scoop to cut down on time. Look for a lever-release cookie scoop in specialty kitchen shops or large home-goods stores. Ingredients:
2 cups self-rising flour |
3/4 cup cold butter, cut into pieces |
1 (8-ounce) package shredded sharp cheddar cheese |
3/4 teaspoon ground red pepper |
3 tablespoons ice water |
toasted, salted pecan halves (optional; see note) |
Directions:
1. Process flour and butter in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add cheese and pepper; pulse 6 to 8 times or until combined. With processor running, gradually add water through food chute, and process just until dough forms a ball.
2. Drop dough by level tablespoonfuls 2 apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten each cookie with the bottom of a glass; gently press 1 pecan half into center of each cookie, if desired.
3. Bake in batches at 400ยบ for 12 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets 2 minutes. Remove cookies to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
4. Note: To toast pecan halves, coat them with cooking spray, and place in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat 6 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted. Remove pecans to a paper towel, and sprinkle lightly with salt. Let cool.
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