Cheese Snaps

Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 3 hrs Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup finely grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped

Recipe

• 1 sift flour, cayenne and salt together. set aside.
• 2 combine butter with cheeses.
• 3 stir in pecans, then flour mixture a little at a time using a wooden spoon to make a soft dough.
• 4 shape mixture in 2 x 8-inch long rolls. wrap in plastic film. secure ends. chill at least 3 hours.
• 5 preheat oven to 325ºf.
• 6 cut each roll into 1/4 inch slices. place slightly apart on flat baking trays.
• 7 bake in preheated oven about 15 minutes or until a light golden brown color. leave on trays until just firm. lift onto wire rack. cool completely before storing in sealed containers.