Cheese Straws - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (1 lb.) block sharp Cheddar cheese
3/4 stick margarine
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
paprika

Preparation

Let cheese and margarine soften overnight at room temperature. Mix together until blended.
Gradually blend in flour, salt and cayenne pepper to form a soft dough.
Fill cookie press with dough.
Using the star design, form 2-inch straws on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 minutes.
Remove from oven; sprinkle with paprika.
Cool on paper towels.
Makes 6 to 7 dozen.