Spicy Cheese Crisps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 ounces cheddar cheese, finely grated
1/2 cup butter, softened

Preparation

Whisk together flour, salt and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Add cheese and butter. Work with hands until a dough forms.
Transfer to a sheet of waxed paper. Form into a 1 1/2\" diameter log; roll up tightly in paper. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice dough into 1/4\" thick rounds; arrange 1\" apart on baking sheets. Bake until edges are golden, 16-18 minutes; transfer to rack to cool.