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Cheese Straws

Mother / family archive • Draft cookbook page 12

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Preparation

15 Minutes

Cook Time

12 Minutes

Yield

90 Small Straws

Section

Starters, Sides, & Appetizers

The Method

1

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375° F.

2

Step 2

Using a stand mixer, cream the butter and cheese thoroughly. They should be well combined.

3

Step 3

Add the pepper, salt, and flour to the cheese/butter mixture. Add slowly and allow to combine, this will be a workout for your mixer.

4

Step 4

Portion the mixture into small pieces onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. This can be easily done using a cookie press and a small, star shape insert. You can make strips of 1 to 2 inches in length or circles with a 1 inch diameter (or whatever shapes you fancy).

5

Step 5

Bake for approximately 12 minutes. Check the bottom of the straws, they will be slightly browned when done.

Kitchen Notes

One of my mother's traditional Christmas Party recipes. Though nothing particularly festive about it, it was a staple at the annual neighborhood Christmas Party.

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