Cheese Krispies

Savory little cookies that go well with a Bloody Mary drink.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 6 doz

Ingredients

• 1  cup  hard margarine, softened
• 2  cups  grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 2  cups  sifted flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2  cups  Rice Krispies
• 1  cup pecan halves (optional)

Directions

1. Cream margarine and cheese. Add flour, salt and pepper. Stir cereal in by hand. Shape into small balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten each ball with a fork. Top with pecan half if desired. Bake at 300°F for 20 minutes. Store tightly covered. Freezes well. Yield: 6 dozen.
2. Louisiana Entertains.