Cheese Straws

Crispy cheddar cheese straws seasoned with cayenne — a Southern staple.

Ingredients

• 2.00 cup sharp cheddar cheese
• 0.50 cup butter , softened
• 1.50 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.50 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
• 0.25 tsp paprika

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Beat butter and cheddar together until creamy.

3. 3

   Mix in flour, salt, cayenne, and paprika until dough forms.

4. 4

   Fit a cookie press or piping bag with a star tip.

5. 5

   Press or pipe dough into long straws on ungreased baking sheets.

6. 6

   Bake 15-18 minutes until lightly golden.

7. 7

   Cool completely.

8. 8

   Cheese straws should be crispy. Store in an airtight container.

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