Pecan Cheddar Crisps Recipe

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"These crispy snacks are super as a party appetizer," reports field editor Ozela Haynes of Emerson, Arkansas. "They're also nice to nibble on anytime."

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Pecan Cheddar Crisps Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

20 15 35

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup pecan halves

Directions

In a bowl, cream the butter and cheese. Combine flour, paprika and salt; add to creamed mixture.
Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Top each with a pecan; press down to flatten. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire rack to cool. Yield: about 2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3 each) equals 229 calories, 18 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 38 mg cholesterol, 232 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Pecan Cheddar Crisps in Taste of Home August/September 1997, p64