Pistachio Cheese Wafers

Pistachio Cheese Wafers

Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
• 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon grated pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup chopped pistachio nut

Directions

• 1 In a proccesor or electic mixer beat together the butter and cheese. Then add 1 cup of flour and mix. In a seperate bowl combine the, salt and black and cayenne pepper. Add to the cheese mixture and beat until blended. Stir in the pistachios.
• 2 Turn the dough onto a floured surface and divide in half. Shape each piece into a log and 1 inch across. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill until firm.
• 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 4 Cut the chilled dough into 1/4 slices and place them about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden brown around the edges.
• 5 Transfer to a rack to cool.