Hot Cheese Wafer

• servings: 200 small wafers

Ingredients

4 cups sifted flour

1 lb shortening (½ butter and ½ oleo)

1 lb sharp cheese

½ tsp red pepper

¾ cup chopped pecans

Directions

Sift flour and pepper several times.

Work this gradually into grated cheese and soft butter until soft and pliable.

Wrap and chill for several hours.

Pinch off piece and roll into marble size balls.

Place on cookie sheet; press with an almond sliver into each ball.

Bake at 400 ° for about 8 minutes.

Cool on paper towels.

Do Not over cook.

Freezes well.

200 small wafers.