Making Cheese Crisps

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Directions

Cream butter until soft. Mix until well blended. Add flour, which has been sifted with baking powder and salt. Roll thin on a lightly floured board. Cut into 1 inch diameter rounds. (Wesson oil cap is the right size to measure with.) Place on baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until slightly brown. Cool. Put crisps together with filling.

Filling Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 Tbsp. cream

Filling Directions

Cream butter, blend in cheese and cream. Mix well until blended.

By Robin from Washington, IA

Cheese Crisps

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter or margarine
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/16 tsp. cayenne
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup Rice Krispies

Directions

Beat together butter and cheese. Mix flour, paprika, and cayenne. Gradually work flour mixture into butter mixture, then add cereal, mixing gently. Roll into small balls about 1 inch. Place on lightly buttered cookie sheet. Flatten slightly. Bake at 375 degrees F for about 17 minutes. Do not brown.

Variation: Melba's Cheese Puffs

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 tsp. paprika
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 cups shredded American or Cheddar cheese

Directions

Cream butter. Add cheese and mix well. Sift flour with seasonings and add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Shape into 1 inch balls. Freeze on baking sheet and when frozen, store in freezer bag. When wanting to use, place balls on baking sheet and bake in 350 degree F oven for 15 minutes or until slightly browned. If you do not freeze, chill well for several hours before baking.

By Robin from Washington, IA