Pecan-Cheese Crispies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sharp cheese, shredded
1 c. butter or margarine, softened
1/4 tsp. hot sauce
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. self-rising flour
2 1/2 c. crispy rice cereal
pecan halves

Preparation

Combine cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed with mixer until blended.
Add hot sauce and mustard; add flours, mixing well, then stir in cereal.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheets; flatten with a fork.
Press a pecan half in the center of each cookie.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 14 minutes; cool.
Makes about 5 dozen.