Cheese Bites - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
2 (8 oz.) c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 1/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper

Preparation

Beat butter at medium speed until creamy; gradually add cheese.
Combine flour, salt, red pepper; gradually add to cheese mixture, mixing well.
Cover and chill 1 hour.
Roll dough into 3/4-inch balls and place on cookie sheet.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Yields 3 dozen.