Cheese-Straw Daisies

Can't wait to try these! From The Great Country Inns of America Cookbook.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Yields: 70-80 daisies

Ingredients

• 8  ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable shortening
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 3⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  teaspoon water
• 1⁄3 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 2  cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1  teaspoon baking powder

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F; convection oven to 300°F.
2. In a food processor, blend the Cheddar cheese.
3. Add shortening and butter and blend again.
4. Add cayenne and water and blend again.
5. Add parmesan cheese, then add the flour and baking powder, one third at a time, blending for a few seconds between each addition.
6. Stuff a cookie press with the dough and using a star tip, push the dough out into daisies, 1 - 1 1/2 tablespoons each onto large cookie sheets.
7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
8. Let cool and serve.