Cheese & Pecan Bites

By Foodiewife

These savory cookies are a convenient snack to have on hand and a great base for canapes if you're having a few friends over for a drink.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) sweet butter
• 4 oz. cheddar, grated
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• Pinch of salt
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (3 1/2 oz) chopped pecans

Preparation

Step 1

Blend the butter and cheese together. Add the pepper, salt and flour, and stir to form a smooth dough. Roll into a 2-in thick log, wrap and refrigerate the dough for 15 minutes until firm.

Preheat the oven to 350F. Slice the dough into 1/4 in thick pieces and place on baking sheet. Pres pecans into the tops of each cookie and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container for 5-7 days.