Parmesan Cheese Straws

By kshepherd322

Good with Italian food???

Ingredients

• 2/3 c. refrigerated shredded parmesan cheese
• 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/4 t. salt
• 1/4 t. ground red pepper
• 1/4 c. milk
• pecan halves (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add cheese and butter. Process until blended. Add flour, salt, and ground red pepper; process about 30 seconds or until mixture forms a ball, stopping often to scrape down sides.
2. Divide dough in half; roll each portion into a 1/8 in.-thick rectangle, and cut into 2 x 1/2 in strips. Or shape dough into 3/4 inch balls flatten each ball to about 1/8 -in.-thickness. Place on ungreased baking sheets; brush with milk. Top with pecan halves, if desired.
3. Bake at 350 for 7 minutes for strips and 10 minutes for rounds or until lightly browned. Transfer to wire racks to cool.