Firecrackers
Yield: 25 Servings
Ingredients:
- 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
Instructions:
chopped fine 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.
