~ Give the gift they'll never forget ~
Just add Holiday Fried Pecans
| Ingredients: 1 pound extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened rn2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1 cup finely chopped Holiday Fried Pecans |
| Directions: Combine shredded cheese and softened butter in bowl of a food processor fitted with steel blade or in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Add flour, salt, cayenne pepper, paprika and cumin. Process or stir until dough comes together in a ball. Work pecans into dough. Shape dough into three logs, about 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Wrap securely with wax paper or plastic wrap and chill at least 2 hours. (These can be frozen for up to a month. Thaw before baking). When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice dough into 1/4 inch coins and place on baking sheets. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until they begin to brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool, then store in airtight container. Makes about 8 dozen coins. |
| 1 (8 ounce) container garden vegetable cream cheese 1 (8 ounce) container roasted garlic cream cheese 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 3 green onions, chopped 2 cups Holiday Fried Pecans Fresh rosemary sprigs |
| Directions: Stir together first 4 ingredients. Shape into an oval; chill 2 hours. Arrange pecan halves over cheese oval in overlapping rows beginning at the bottom and working upward. Arrange rosemary sprigs at the top of pinecone. Serve with crackers. Serves: 16. |
