Caraway-Cheese Crisps

Serves: 30 Servings

Ingredients:

*** 1 c Butter or margarine;

*** -softened

*** 2 c Sharp cheddar cheese;

*** -shredded

*** 2 c All-purpose flour

*** 1 ts Ground red pepper

*** 1/4 ts Salt

*** 1 c Pecans; finely Chopped

*** 2 ts Caraway seed

Instructions:

Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer; gradually add cheese,

beating well. Combine flour, red pepper and salt; gradually add to cheese

mixture, mixing after each addition. Add pecans and caraway seeds, mixing

until thoroughly blended. Shape dough into 3/4 inch balls. Place on

ungreased baking sheets; flatten each dough ball with a fork dipped in

flour. Bake in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes or until lightly browned

around edges. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Yield; about 5 dozen.

NOTES : Caraway-Cheese Crisps may be frozen up to three months in an

airtight container. Thaw at room temperature just before serving.