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                           Pecan Cheddar Crisps

Recipe By     : Taste of Home Magazine  (Sept '97)
Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Cookies
                Taste Of Home

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  Cup           butter or margarine -- Softened
     1/2  Cup           Chedder Cheese -- Finely Shredded
   1      Cup           all-purpose flour
     1/4  Teaspoon      paprika
     1/4  Teaspoon      salt
     1/2  Cup           pecan halves

In a mixing 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 un- greased baking sheet. Top each with a pecan; press down
to flatten. Bake at 350" for 15-20 minutes or untii golden brown. Remove
to a wire rack to cool.
 Yield: about 2 dozen.
 Source: "Taste of Home Magazine" Sept/97
Note: "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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