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     Title: Firecrackers
Categories: Crackers, Snack, Appetizer
     Yield: 25 Servings

     1 ts Cayenne pepper
     1 ts Salt
 2 1/2 c  Flour
     8 oz Cheddar cheese, grated
   1/2 lb Butter (2 sticks) unsalted-
          At room temperature
     1 c  Pecans, chopped fine

 Sift cayenne, salt, and flour together. In a separate bowl, cream butter
 and cheese together. Gradually add flour mixture and mix thoroughly. Add
 pecans. Divide dough in half. Roll into logs, 1 1/2 inches x 8 inches. Wrap
 each log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze for
 up to 6 months. To serve: preheat oven to 350 deg f. Grease baking sheets.
 With a sharp knife, cut logs into 1/4" thick slices. Arrange slices on
 baking sheets about 1/2 apart. bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until light
 golden brown. Remove from sheets and cool completely. Store in airtight
 containers. Good when served with soups or as hors d'oeuvres.

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