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Diva · 12-16-2009, 09:59 AM

Cayenne Shortbread

Preheat oven to 350.

1 tsp. cayenne
1 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 lb sharp cheddar, grated
1/2 lb unsalted butter, room temp
1 c. chopped pecans

Sift cayenne, salt & flour; set aside.
Cream together cheese & butter until well blended.
Gradually add dry ingredients. Stir in pecans.
Divide dough in half & shape into 2 logs,
approximately1 1/2 in. in diameter & 9 inches long.
Wrap in plastic & chill for at leastan hour (can be frozen).

Generously butter baking sheets or use parchment paper. Cut into
1/4 inch slices.

Bake about 15-20 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Store in
an airtight container.

Makes 6 dozen.

These are DELISH! But You might want to warn Your guests
that these are SAVORY and not sweet.....or it's rather
disconcerting!

12-16-2009, 09:59 AM	#122
Diva Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Diva Preferred Pronoun?: Diva Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chez Diva Posts: 11,879 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,263 Thanked 17,174 Times in 5,239 Posts Rep Power: 0	Cayenne Shortbread Preheat oven to 350. 1 tsp. cayenne 1 tsp. salt 2 1/2 c. flour 1/2 lb sharp cheddar, grated 1/2 lb unsalted butter, room temp 1 c. chopped pecans Sift cayenne, salt & flour; set aside. Cream together cheese & butter until well blended. Gradually add dry ingredients. Stir in pecans. Divide dough in half & shape into 2 logs, approximately1 1/2 in. in diameter & 9 inches long. Wrap in plastic & chill for at leastan hour (can be frozen). Generously butter baking sheets or use parchment paper. Cut into 1/4 inch slices. Bake about 15-20 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container. Makes 6 dozen. These are DELISH! But You might want to warn Your guests that these are SAVORY and not sweet.....or it's rather disconcerting!