I make these spicy cheese crackers all the time. They can be piped through a cookie press for cheese straws or cut into shapes for any occasion. They are so easy to prepare with ingredients you probably have on hand, and they freeze well. People always love them and want the recipe. These cheese crackers are the perfect complement for a soup or salad or just as an appetizer to have on hand. Try them—I think they will become one of your favorites too. Enjoy!
Spicy Cheese Crackers
8 ounces sharp shredded cheddar cheese, softened
1 stick butter, softened
½ teaspoon salt
1¼ teaspoons cayenne pepper
1½ cups all-purpose flour
For garnish: paprika
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. With mixer, cream cheese and butter. Beat in salt, cayenne pepper, and flour to form a stiff dough. With a rolling pin, roll dough to ½ inch thick on a floured surface. Cut into shapes with a small cookie cutter or press through a cookie press with a star tip. Place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and sprinkle with paprika. Cool on a wire rack.
Yield: 5 dozen