Grandma's Cheese Straws

Submitted by Lusil

"There are many recipes out there for cheese straws, but I had to post Grandma's recipe. These were a staple at her house and we couldn't wait to devour them when we went for a visit."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 2 dozen

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1⁄4 lb butter, softened
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour, sifted
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash red pepper (or to your liking)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika
• 3 teaspoons water

directions

1. Cream cheese and butter.
2. Add dry ingredients and water.
3. Refrigerate for one hour.
4. Roll dough until 1/4 inch thick.
5. Cut into strips.
6. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Reviews

[Carolyn1229]

I used this recipe to make 5 dozen cheese straws for a wedding shower. Huge success! Instead of 3 tsps water, I substitued Tabasco. Instead of paprika, I used Cayenne pepper. This gives it the "kick" it needed. Men seem to prefer these hotter. I used a previous reviewer's idea about rolling it out and slicing like cookies. Then I pressed a fork down to imprint it cross-cross.

 

[Pearlesyarn]

I made this into 36 little rounds with a fluted biscuit cutter. I used cayenne pepper and added a whole egg with the water to bind the dough. They turned out very yummy indeed. Thanks for sharing.

 

[tednjoc]

These are delicious! I made the straws using a cookie press with the star disc, and didn't have to chill the dough. Thanks so much..

 

[mary winecoff]

I added a lot of red pepper to this because we like these hot. This is just like my mother's recipe. I rolled this into a cylinder in plastic wrap and sliced it into round crackers.

 

[Brit in Texas]

I have made these twice now and they have been a huge success. I do turn them during baking to get a more even color. I cut out in shapes using a cookie cutter, maybe I'll do some festive ones for the holidays. I know I will be making these for years to come. Thanks for sharing.