Pecan-Date Cheese Wafers

By mirelsonp

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 1 (1 lb) block sharp Cheddar cheese, finely grated
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1 cup finely chopped dates
• 1/2 tsp ground red pepper
• 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• Sugar

Details

Servings 7

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, combine butter, cheese, pecans, dates, and red pepper. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until well combined. Gradually add flour, beating until just combined. Wrap dough in pastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place balls 3 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Using a flat-bottomed glass dipped in sugar, flatten balls to 1/4-inch thickness. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly browned. Let cool on pans for 2 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.