Cheese Straws

By Meisje

Ingredients

• 1 (16-oz.) pkg. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, at room temperature
• 1-1/4 c. margarine, softened
• 3 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 t. cayenne pepper
• 1 t. salt

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well, using your hands. Spoon dough into a cookie press with a star tip. Press dough in strips onto ungreased baking sheets; cut strips 3 inches long.

Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes, or until orange on bottom and around edges. Cool on wire racks; store in an airtight container. Makes 3 to 4 dozen.

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well, using your hands. Spoon dough into a cookie press with a star tip. Press dough in strips onto ungreased baking sheets; cut strips 3 inches long. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes, or until orange on bottom and around edges. Cool on wire racks; store in an airtight container.

Makes 3 to 4 dozen.