I made these for Wowie when she was sick and she seemed to like them, at least she ate them. Somewhat similar to cheese straws, though easier to make. Can be served warm or cold.
Ingredients:
1 cup flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
sprinkle of black pepper, freshly ground
pinch of cayenne pepper
4 ounces (or 1 cup) grated sharp Cheddar cheese
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
Can be made in the food processor or electric mixer. In the food processor, first mix the flour, salt and peppers in a small bowl. Process the butter and the cheese cut into small chunks until well mixed, add flour mixture and pulse until well blended.
Refrigerate dough for about an hour. Cut dough into 3 pieces and roll into 1 inch rolls. Can be refrigerated for 3 days at this stage, or well-wrapped, frozen for 3 months.
Pre heat oven to 425 degrees. Slice dough into 1/4 inch slices. Place on cookie sheets and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned.
(From “Rose’s Christmas Cookies” by Rose Levy Beranbaum)