Cheese Straws - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. sharp cheese
1/2 c. margarine
1 1/2 c. plain flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. red pepper

Preparation

Let cheese and margarine soften at room temperature.
Mash cheese and margarine together.
Add flour, salt and pepper.
Mix well (do not use mixer) and knead until smooth.
Push through star disk of cookie press and cut into 1 1/2 or 2-inch straws.
Bake on cookie sheet about 10 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Makes around 80 straws.