Jalapeno Stars

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups old shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup butter, cubed
• 2 -3 seeded very finely chopped jalapeno peppers
• 14 cup diced sweet red pepper

1. In a food processor or bowl, combine flour and cheese.
2. Add butter, jalapeno and red peppers.
3. pulse or cut in with pastry blender until ball forms.
4. Between sheets of waxed paper, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
5. Using star shaped cookie cutters of various sizes, cut out about 45 stars.
6. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets.
7. Bake in centre of 350F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Transfer to racks and let cool slightly.
9. Serve warm or at room temperature.
10. Can be refrigerated in air tight containers for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 weeks, Reheat for 5 to 10 minutes to serve.

allpurpose, cheddar cheese, butter, jalapeno peppers, sweet red pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/jalape-o-stars-13854 (may not work)