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Crisp Cheese Twists Recipe

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These golden twists are always popular. We like them along-side chili and soup. My husband and daughter usually try to sneak a few from the cooling rack when I make them.

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Crisp Cheese Twists Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min.

Yield: 28 Servings

20 10 30

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup cold water
Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheddar cheese. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup water. Toss with a fork (if dough is dry, add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until dough forms a ball). Wrap tightly in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into an 11-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Cut into 5-in. x 1/2-in. strips. Carefully twist each strip and place on greased baking sheets, pressing ends down.
Bake at 425° for 7-9 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately sprinkle twists with Parmesan cheese. Cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 7 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3 each) equals 63 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 115 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Crisp Cheese Twists in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2001, p21

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Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2012 by EbethM82

Very easy and yummy!

Reviewed on Jun. 05, 2009 by lilsweetie

These were excellent, except I used cookie cutters to make little cracker-like stars and circles. They weren't the right consistency for cutting and twisting. They would have broken apart if I tried that, which is the reason why I used a cookie cutter instead. However, taste wise they are excellent. Don't even need a spread or dip! Very cheesy and would be even better if you sprinkled a bit of cayenne pepper for some kick.

Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2008 by badgergirl