Cheese Straws

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Cayenne pepper gives these traditional snacks a real kick.

Servings: 5 dozen
Prep Time: 8 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Difficulty: Easy

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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups self-rising flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cup 1/2 lb shredded sharp Cheddar, at room temperature
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Sift together the flour, cayenne, and salt and set aside. Using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and cheese until blended. Add the flour mixture slowly, beating at low speed, then continue to beat for 5 minutes, until very creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl several times.

Using a cookie press with a star tip, make 3-inch-long cheese straws, leaving at least 1/2 inch between each on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to racks to cool.

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Love these cheese straws.Have a question....what brand of cookie press do you use? My dough is thick and I have not been able to find a press strong enough. So,I've been rolling my dough out and cutting it into strips.Works ok, but would like to find a cookie pree strong enough to use.On the video you use a press. Thanks, Ed Gann

By Edward Gann on January 07, 2012

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I made these chesse straws for two Christmas's. They are a hit everywhere I take them!! Thanks Paula for your great recipes....

By Mona on December 21, 2011

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I made this recipe, but I didn't use a cookie press. Instead, my kids and I had a great time together cutting them and making them into their favorite shapes... Awesome Mom/Kid project, and the outcome was yummy!

By Charlotte on September 01, 2011

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I MADE CHEESE STRAWS FOR A TEA PARTY , THEY WERE WONDERFUL , EVERYONE ENJOYED THEM . THANKS FOR SUCH AN EASY AND VERY TASTY REDIPE. I KNOW I WILL BE USING IT IN THE FUTURE.

By Beth Holt on March 12, 2011

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These cheese straws are wonderful, but if you want to loose weight I will tell you this you can't stop eating them!!!!

By Ramona Kyre on March 09, 2011

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Just made this recipie! Oh my goodness they are delicious! I watched paula make them on her show today and she used a ziplock bag with the corner cut off! They turned out perfect!

By Ashley on January 19, 2011

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I love cheese straws I going to try these my Husband I love your show.

By Bobbie on January 19, 2011

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i am going to try this resipe hope these will turn out better i have had some trouble with cheese straws.

By judith.chapman on January 15, 2011

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By RyanB on December 13, 2010

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By Anonymous on December 06, 2010

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Followed the directions to the best of my ability, so apparently the recipe is off. They took forever to become "light brown" and they STILL fell apart after being thoroughly cooked. The first 2 batches were overcooked because I waited for them to be brown hoping they wouldn't fall apart, and they tasted horrible. The 3rd batch has a nice taste, but it literally melts the second it touches your tongue if it doesn't crumble completely before it enters your mouth. Very disappointed...

By Anonymous on October 03, 2010

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By Anonymous on September 18, 2010

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Miss Paula, I bought all the ingredients for this and tried to make them a couple of hours until her baby shower. I did something wrong apparently cause all I made is a mess. I want to come on your show and you show me how to make them. HELP

By Anonymous on June 13, 2010

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This recipe is AMAZING !! I can't imagine why anyone would rate it less than 5 star! Make sure you follow directions exactly,and you will have the BEST cheese straws EVER !! Thanks Paula!!!

By Anonymous on June 04, 2010

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This sounds amazing i am in love with this recipe!!!!!!!!!

By Anonymous on June 02, 2010

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By Anonymous on May 26, 2010

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Love this recipe! I have made these for birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, and treats for my son's teachers. Everyone loves them and the recipe is very easy to make!

By Anonymous on February 06, 2010

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Halved the recipe and therefore the dough was extremely short - couldn't use a cookie press and had to roll them by hand. Also took longer to bake than 12 minutes. I won't do these again.

By Anonymous on January 24, 2010

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Made these EXACTLY per the recipe, Very disappointed - after thoroughly cooled, they completely broke apart. 2nd batch, cooked a few minutes longer, same thing. very sad - looks like I have the leftovers for a good base for Cheese pie crust !

By Anonymous on December 28, 2009

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I think it is a smart idea to have cheese straws we are going to serve at our Christmas eve party tomarrow! Me and my cousin are doing the food and we are kids! Thank you for helping us find a good party food we have more to serve!

By Anonymous on December 23, 2009

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