Melt-Away Cheese Rounds - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. butter or margarine
3 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 to 1 3/4 c. flour
dash of salt
1 Tbsp. poppy seed or 2 tsp. paprika for garnish (optional)

Preparation

Cream butter until light and fluffy.
Add cheese, flour, salt and paprika or poppy seed.
Form mixture into a dough.
Let rest in refrigerator for about 2 hours.
Shape dough into small even balls.
Place on ungreased microsafe cookie sheet.
Sprinkle with some paprika or poppy seed, if desired.
Microwave on High power for 1 1/2 minutes.
Let rest for a few minutes.
Microwave again on High power for another 30 to 45 seconds.
Let cookies rest for a few minutes.
Remove carefully.
Serve immediately or store in airtight container until ready to serve.