Schelley's Cheese Straws

Name: Schelley's Cheese Straws
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c butter, softened; 1 lb block shard cheddar cheese, grated; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1-2 tsp cayenne pepper; 4 c all purpose flour; 1/2 tsp paprika

By Schelley Brown Francis
@SchelleyBFrancis

You can't go wrong with Cheese Straws. They make a great gift in a nice Christmas tin.

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★★★★★ 3 votes5

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Ingredients

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1 1/2 c

butter, softened
1 lb

block shard cheddar cheese, grated
1 1/2 tsp

salt
1-2 tsp

cayenne pepper
4 c

all purpose flour
1/2 tsp

paprika

How to Make Schelley's Cheese Straws

Step-by-Step

Beat first 5 ingredients at medium speed with a heavy-duty stand mixer until blended. Gradually add flour, beating just until combined.
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.
Bake at 350° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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.
Note: If you don't have a heavy-duty stand mixer, you can use a handheld mixer. Just divide the ingredients in half, and work with two batches.