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Firecrackers

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Category: Appetizers

 Ingredients List

  • 1 ts Cayenne pepper
  • 1 ts Salt
  • 2 1/2 c Flour
  • 8 oz Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/2 lb Butter (2 sticks) unsalted-
  • At room temperature
  • 1 c Pecans, chopped fine

 Directions

Sift cayenne, salt, and flour together. In a separate bowl, cream butter
and cheese together. Gradually add flour mixture and mix thoroughly. Add
pecans. Divide dough in half. Roll into logs, 1 1/2 inches x 8 inches. Wrap
each log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze for
up to 6 months. To serve: preheat oven to 350 deg f. Grease baking sheets.
With a sharp knife, cut logs into 1/4" thick slices. Arrange slices on
baking sheets about 1/2 apart. bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until light
golden brown. Remove from sheets and cool completely. Store in airtight
containers. Good when served with soups or as hors d'oeuvres.

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