Appetizers - Cheese Straws

By chlovett10

Ingredients

• 1 cup sifted plain flour
• 1/2 teasp baking powder
• 1/2 cup margarine, softened
• 1 cup grated sharp cheese (sharp Cracker Barrel)
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• dash of cayenne pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Sift flour and baking powder into bowl. Cut in butter and cheese, using a pastry blender or 2 knives. Add water and mix well. Fill cookie press. Form straws on ungreased cookie sheets, using star plate no. 2. Cut into desired lengths and bake at 375 for 8-10 min. Remove at once to cooling racks. Makes 3-4 doz.