Cheese Crispies

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2-1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2-1/2 cups Rice Krispies
• Pecan halves, optional

1. Beat butter and cheese until blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt and cayenne; gradually beat into cheese mixture. Stir in Rice Krispies. If necessary, turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead 4-6 times, forming a stiff dough.
2. Divide dough in half; shape each into a 7-in.-long roll. Wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 350u0b0. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on parchment-lined
4. . If desired, top each slice with a pecan half. Bake until edges are golden brown, 14-16 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
5. Dough can be made 2 days in advance.
6. Freeze wrapped logs in an airtight container. To use, unwrap frozen logs and cut into slices. Bake as directed.

unsalted butter, cheddar cheese, flour, salt, cayenne pepper, rice krispies, halves

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cheese-crispies/ (may not work)