Cheese Straws - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening (part butter)
1 1/2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 c. sifted flour (plain)
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. paprika

Preparation

Cream shortening until light and fluffy; add cheese.
Sift together dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Put dough through cookie press using ribbon design plate; or form dough into small balls about 1 inch in diameter; put on baking sheet about 1-inch apart.
Place pecan half on each, if desired. Bake in moderate, 350\u00b0 oven for 15 minutes for balls, 10 minutes for straws.