Crispy Cheese Morsels Recipe

• 1 c. Crisco shortening
• 1/2 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, finely shredded (2 c.)
• 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 c. crisp rice cereal
• Pecan halves (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Put Crisco into a mixer bowl.
3. Add in cheese gradually, beating at medium speed till mix is fairly smooth.
4. Blend flour, salt, and pepper.
5. Gradually add in to cheese mix, mixing at low speed.
6. Stir in cereal with spoon.
7. Shape into balls, using 1 Tbsp.
8. for each ball.
9. Arrange balls on ungreased cookie sheets.
10. Lightly press with fork to make a criss-cross pattern.
11. Dip fork in flour as needed to prevent sticking.
12. Press a pecan half onto top of each, if you like.
13. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 min or possibly till lightly browned around edges.
14. Cold for 10 to 12 min on cookie sheet, then remove to a rack to cold.
15. 3 to 3 1/2 dozen appetizers.

shortening, cheddar cheese, flour, salt, pepper, crisp rice cereal, halves

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/crispy-cheese-morsels-31840 (may not work)