1 2 3 Cheese Straws

• 1 pound Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
• 2 sticks (1 Cup) Softened Butter
• 3 cups All Purpose (plain) Flour
• 18 teaspoons Cayenne (red) Pepper, Ground (optional)

1. Cream together cheese and butter.
2. Add flour and pepper.
3. Mix thoroughly.
4. Force through cookie press, using the star design, onto greased cookie sheet.
5. Make into long strips and break into shorter ones later.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 15 minutes until lightly browned.
7. Do not overcook.
8. * My tips for this recipe: 1) Dont use pre-shredded cheese.
9. Shred your own cheese!
10. It only takes a couple of minutes, and really does make a difference in the flavor and texture of the cheese straws.
11. 2) If you dont want to bake all the recipe at once, the dough freezes well for up to two months.
12. Allow to thaw fully before pressing.

cheddar cheese, butter, flour, cayenne

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/1-2-3-cheese-straws/ (may not work)