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cheese pretzels

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Ingredients For cheese pretzels

  • 1/2 c
    unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 c
    aged chedder cheese, shredded
  • 2 Tbsp
    dijon mustard
  • 1 1/4 c
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1
    egg white

How To Make cheese pretzels

  • 1
    In bowl, cream butter until fluffy; beat in cheese and mustard.
  • 2
    Combine flour, salt and cayenne; add to bowl and stir just until mixture holds together, being careful not to overmix.
  • 3
    Form into disc and wrap in plastic wrap.
  • 4
    Chill for 30 minutes. Divide into 1 tablespoon balls; roll each ball into 10 inch strip.
  • 5
    Twist ends over each strip to form pretzel; place on baking sheet.
  • 6
    Brush with egg white; sprinkle with poppy seeds.
  • 7
    Bake in 375 oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until pale golden color.
  • 8
    You can make them up to three days ahead, then store in a cookie tin. Serve at room temperature or reheat them in a 300 oven for 5 minutes.

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