Cheddar and Chive Rounds

• 6 oz finely grated extra-sharp Cheddar (1 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 6 tablespoons finely chopped sweet onion
• 32 thin slices firm white sandwich bread
• 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 bunches fresh chives, very thinly sliced (3/4 cup)
• Special equipment: a 2-inch round cookie cutter

1. Stir together Cheddar, mayonnaise, onion, and salt and pepper to taste.
2. Cut out a round from each bread slice with cookie cutter.
3. Arrange 8 bread rounds on a work surface and divide half of Cheddar mayonnaise among them, spreading evenly to edges.
4. Top each with a plain round.
5. Cover sandwiches with plastic wrap and make more in same manner.
6. Spread a thin layer of butter around cut edges of rounds and roll in chives, pressing with your fingertips.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cheddar-and-chive-rounds-105107 (may not work)