Southern Cheese Straws

1. 1

   Bring butter and cheese to room temperature.

2. 2

   Grate cheese with a grater or food processor.

3. 3

   Cream together butter and cheese.

4. 4

   Gradually add flour, salt, cayenne and baking powder to cheese/butter mixture.

5. 5

   May need to mix together with hands to blend all ingredients.

6. 6

   Run mixture through a cookie press using a ridged template.

7. 7

   Slice lengths into 2 pieces.

8. 8

   Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes until light brown on edges.

9. 9

   NOTE: I was unhappy with the results using a Wilton cookie press.

10. 10

    The ridged template in their kit is ridged on both sides and produced a much thicker cheese straw that didnt bake as well.

11. 11

    When my old Mirro cookie press broke, I found a bunch listed on eBay and have had great success with it.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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