Cheddar Cheese Straws

Name: Cheddar Cheese Straws
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 42 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened; 1 pound block sharp orange Cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 to 2 teaspoons ground red pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 4 cups all-purpose flour

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Prep Time: 30 minutes

Total: 42 minutes

Servings: 10

Author : Ann Porter, Jefferson City, Tennessee

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened1 pound block sharp orange Cheddar cheese, shredded1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 to 2 teaspoons ground red pepper1/2 teaspoon paprika4 cups all-purpose flour

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Instructions

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Step 1

Beat first 5 ingredients at medium speed with a heavy-duty stand mixer until blended. Gradually add flour, beating just until combined.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Bake at 350° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Step 4

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.