Cheese Straws - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter
2 c. plain flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 lb. extra sharp cheese
1 tsp. red pepper (optional)

Preparation

Grate cheese and let come to room temperature.
Cream cheese and butter until well blended.
Add other ingredients.
Use a cookie press with a star-shaped disk to shape dough into long rows on cookie sheet.
With a knife, cut across rows to make individual straws.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 7 to 10 minutes or until light brown.
Makes 5 dozen.