Cayenne Pepper Wafers

* Exported from MasterCook *

CAYENNE PEPPER WAFERS

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Serving Size : 72 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 lb Gruyere cheese, grated
1 c Unsalted butter, at room
Temperature
1 t Cayenne pepper
1 t Salt
2 1/2 c Sifted all-purpose flour
1 c Chopped walnuts or pecans.

Heat the oven to 350F. Cream the cheese and butter. Sift together
the cayenne pepper, salt and flour; add gradually to the butter mixture.
Add the chopped nuts and mix well. Divide the dough in half and shape into
logs 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap well and refrigerate for at least 1
hour.

Line baking sheets with parchment paper. With a sharp knife, cut the
logs into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place the wafers 1 to 2 inches apart on
the baking sheets.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly colored. Cool and store in
an airtight container.

Makes 6 dozen.

[The Baltimore Sun; Dec 8, 1991] Posted by Fred Peters.



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