Cheese Wafers

Tempting, deliciously nutty homemade cheese crackers.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups (1 pound) shredded Wisconsin cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups chopped nuts

Cooking Directions:

1. Cream butter and cheese, add paprika. Add flour and salt to mixture. Combine well; stir in nuts.
2. Shape dough into rolls about 1 1/4-inches in diameter and chill.
3. When dough is thoroughly chilled, slice rolls into pieces about 1/4-inch thick. Place 1/2-inch apart on greased baking sheets.
4. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
5. Transfer to racks to cool.
6. Store in tightly sealed container.
   

Makes about 48 wafers.

Recipe provided courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.