Gorgonzola Wafers

These delicious wafers are always the first to disappear on an appetizer tray. An excellent accompaniment to cocktails. Plan ahead as they need to chill before baking.

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Yields: 30 cookies

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 lb unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1⁄2 lb gorgonzola or 1⁄2 lb  other blue cheese, finely crumbled
• 1  cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 cup pine nuts
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (optional)

Directions

1. Combine butter and cheese in a food processor or mixing bowl and blend until creamy.
2. Add flour, pine nuts and salt.
3. using palms, form into 2 1-1/2 inch diameter cylinders, wrap each cylinder in waxed paper or plastic wrap and chill over night, or until firm.
4. Preheat oven to 375*F Slice chilled dough into rounds about 1/8 th inch thick.
5. Place 2 inches apart on cold lightly greased baking sheets.
6. Bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes.
7. Remove right away and cool on wire racks.
8. Store in airtight containers.