FIRECRACKERS

      Title: FIRECRACKERS
  Categories: Crackers, Snacks, Appetizers
       Yield: 25 Servings
  
       1 ts Cayenne pepper
       1 ts Salt
   2 1/2 c  Flour
       8 oz Cheddar cheese, grated
     1/2 lb Butter (2 sticks) unsalted-
            At room temperature
       1 c  Pecans, chopped fine
  
   Sift cayenne, salt, and flour together. In a separate bowl, cream
   butter and cheese together. Gradually add flour mixture and mix
   thoroughly. Add pecans. Divide dough in half. Roll into logs, 1 1/2
   inches x 8 inches. Wrap each log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for
   up to two weeks or freeze for up to 6 months. To serve: preheat oven
   to 350 deg f. Grease baking sheets. With a sharp knife, cut logs into
   1/4" thick slices. Arrange slices on baking sheets about 1/2 apart.
   bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from
   sheets and cool completely. Store in airtight containers. Good when
   served with soups or as hors d'oeuvres.
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