Olive Cheese Balls

I made these for a gathering and they were loved by all. I got this recipe from my trusted Betty Crocker cookbook.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Yields: 36 appetizers

Ingredients

• 2  cups  shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 8 oz.)
• 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup margarine or 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 36  small  pimento stuffed olives, drained

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Mix cheese and flour together.
3. Mix in margarine. Work with hand if it seems dry.
4. Mold 1 teaspoon of dough around each olive.
5. Shape into a ball.
6. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
7. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
8. Bake until set, 15 to 20 minutes.