Crispy Cheese Wafers
3cups (750 mL) (12 oz) shredded extra sharp Cheddar cheese
3⁄4 cup (175 mL) butter or margarine, softened and cut up
11⁄2 cups (375 mL)
1⁄2 tsp (2 mL) cayenne pepper
Place cheese and butter in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about 45 seconds. Turn to Speed 4 and beat about 30 seconds, or until well blended. Add flour and cayenne pepper. Turn to STIR Speed and mix about 45 seconds, or until mixture forms a ball.
Divide dough in half. Wrap half of dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate. On floured surface with floured rolling pin, roll remaining half of dough to 1⁄4" (5 mm) thick (about 12 x 9"
[30 x 23 cm] rectangle). Cut into 1 x 3" (2 x 7 cm) strips. With floured spatula, place on large lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until set. Let stand
1 minute. Remove from pans and cool on wire rack. Repeat with remaining dough. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Yield: 30 servings (2 wafers per serving).
Per serving: About 108 cal, 4 g protein, 5 g carb, 8 g fat, 12 mg chol, 126 mg sodium.
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