Marietta Daisies Garden Club

"Daisy" Cheese Straws

From Lorelle Locurto Kitchen

Lorelle altered the straws into the shape of pretty Daisies for the garden club via cookie press. This was a couple of years ago. And was buried in my items to do.

A Daisies labour of

"Love"

A Southern Living Recipe used by Lorelle Locurto

for our February meeting themed "Designing Women"

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened

• 1 pound block sharp orange Cheddar cheese, shredded

• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

• 1 to 2 teaspoons ground red pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

• 4 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Beat first 5 ingredients at medium speed with a heavy-duty stand mixer until blended. Gradually add flour, beating just until combined.
   

2. Use a cookie press with a star-shaped disk to shape mixture into long ribbons, following manufacturer's instructions, on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Cut ribbons into 2-inch pieces.
   

3. Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
   

4. Cheese Wafers: Combine ingredients as directed; chill dough 2 hours. Shape dough into 4 (8-inch-long) logs; wrap each in plastic wrap, and chill 8 hours. Cut each log into 1/4-inch-thick slices; place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake at 350°F for 13 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container 1 week.