Cheese Buds - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 lb. butter
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. red pepper
1 egg white, slightly beaten
pecan halves

Preparation

With mixer, blend cheese and butter.
Sift flour and pepper. Gradually work into creamed mixture with spoon.
Roll out 1/2-inch thick.
Cut into 1-inch rounds.
Brush with egg white; top with pecan half.
Bake on ungreased baking sheet in hot oven (425\u00b0) for 10 to 15 minutes.
Makes 6 dozen.