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SPICEY CHEESE STRAWS

Super simple and delicious. Makes a fabulous gift.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, softened

4 cups New Your sharp cheddar cheese

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a cookie

2. In a large bowl cream butter and cheese. Stir in flour and salt;

3. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/2 inch in

4. Place strips on prepared cookie sheet(s) 1 1/2 inches apart.

5. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until crisp.

NUTRITION

Amount per serving:

Calories: 98

Total fat: 6.8

Cholesterol: 20mg

Sodium: 169 mg

Total Carbs: 5.5g

Dietary fiber: 0.2g

Protein: 3.9g

Servings Per Recipe: 36

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