Cheese Straws

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Beat butter and Cheddar cheese together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy and well blended. Add flour and salt; mix until a soft dough forms. If the dough seems too crumbly, add milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it just comes together.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Roll out to ½ inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch strips using a knife, pastry wheel, or cookie press with a star tip for a traditional look.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Arrange cheese straws 1 ½ inches apart on the prepared baking sheets; sprinkle with ground red pepper if using.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until golden and crisp, about 10 to 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (36 servings total)

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