Cheese Straws - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. (8 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. red pepper

Preparation

Combine cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl; beat well at medium speed of an electric mixer.
Combine remaining ingredients, stirring well.
Gradually add flour mixture to cheese mixture, mixing until dough is no longer crumbly.
Shape mixture into a ball.