Cheese Straws
For all of you that thought the cheese crackers were addicting…this is the next level. Every Christmas I try to make these. The recipe is one of my Grandmothers.
2 sticks of butter, softened (salted butter works best)
2 cups of all purpose flour
2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups of rice krispies
cayenne pepperPreheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix butter flour and cheese in a large bowl. Would probably be best done with a kitchen aid if you have one but if not, use your hands. Once the dough starts to come together, sprinkle in cayenne pepper to taste. Mix until dough forms one big ball. Mix in rice krispies until incorporated, not too much or you will break them all.
Pinch off dough and roll into balls about the diameter of an inch and place on cookie sheet. Take a fork and press balls down, then press again at a 90 degree angle to first press creating hatch marks. The balls at this point should be completely flat.
Bake at 350 for around 12min. until they are barely brown. Do not brown all the way as they will become bitter.
