Sesame Cheddar Olive Poppers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted (sift first, then measure)
1 dash cayenne pepper (optional)
24 pimento-stuffed green olives, small to medium, drained & patted dry (if you don't, the dough won't want to stick)
1/3 cup sesame seeds (white, black, or a mixture of both)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F Beat grated cheese and butter together in a mixer or food processor, then stir in the flour and cayenne.
Shape dough into a log shape, and slice into exactly how many olives you have. After a making a few, you will get a feel for how much dough you need for each olive.
Use the thumb of one hand to press each piece of dough into a flat pancake, then press the dough around an olive, covering it well and rolling the dough into a ball with your palms.
Place sesame seeds in a small bowl; roll each ball in the seeds, then place on an ungreased cookie sheet; bake for 15 minutes; serve hot.