Cheese Wafers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c butter or margarine, softened
1 lb block sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
4 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 to 2 tsp ground red pepper
1/2 tsp paprika

Preparation

Beat butter and cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended; and flour and remaining ingredients, beating until blended.
Cover and chill 2 hours.
Shape dough into 4 (8 inch) logs; cover and chill 8 hours.
Cut into 1/4 inch slices and place on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Store in an airtight container. Yields:
10 dozen.