Cheese Rounds - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. shredded Cheddar
1/4 lb. softened butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation

Mix together cheese, butter, salt and nuts.
Gradually stir in flour.
Blend well but don't overmix.
Turn out onto wax paper and shape into roll approximately 1 1/2 inch in diameter.
Wrap in plastic or wax paper and chill several hours.
Slice in quarter-inch pieces.
Place on greased cookie sheet and bake at 325\u00b0 for 15 minutes or until lightly browned at edges.
Makes 5 1/2 dozen.