Cheese Straws
A savory cheese straw recipe from Mrs. Wilton J. Daniel of Tyler, Texas. These spicy cheese crackers are made with sharp cheddar cheese and a kick of cayenne pepper and tabasco sauce.
Prep: 15 minutesCook: 10 to 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 2 sticks butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 20 to 30 drops tabasco sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 lb extra sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- 1
Cream grated cheese with butter and tabasco sauce.
- 2
Add dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- 3
Put in cookie press (we use the star).
- 4
Bake on lightly greased cookie sheet 10 to 15 minutes at 400°.
10 to 15 minutes • 400°F
- 5
Watch!
Tips & Notes
- • The recipe notes to use a star-shaped cookie press disc for shaping the cheese straws
- • Watch carefully during baking to prevent burning
