Taco-Cheese Animal Crackers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. all purpose flour
1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) shredded taco-flavored cheddar cheese
1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
Paprika, optional

Preparation

Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add flour, shredded cheese and butter.
Process until mixture forms a ball, stopping once to scrape down sides.
Wrap dough in heavy-duty plastic wrap; chill 30 minutes.
Unwrap dough and roll to 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
Cut with 2 1/2 inch animal-shaped cookie cutters.
Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned; cool on wire racks.
Yield: 3 dozen.