Southern Cheese Straws

Ingredients

• 2 cupsshredded extra-sharp cheddar, room temperature
• 1/2 cup (1 stick)unsalted butter, softened
• 1 3/4 cupsall-purpose flour
• 1 tspsalt
• 1/2 tspcayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsppaprika

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Method

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Beat softened butter and cheddar together until well combined and smooth.

3. 3

   Whisk flour, salt, cayenne, and paprika together; add to the cheese mixture and mix until a dough forms.

4. 4

   Fit the dough into a cookie press or a piping bag fitted with a star tip.

5. 5

   Press or pipe dough into 3-inch strips onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart.

6. 6

   Bake 12-15 minutes, until the edges are just golden and firm.

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7. 7

   Cool on the pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack; store in an airtight container.

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