Recipe: Cheese Pennies

• 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

To make Cheese Pennies

Cream cheese and butter thoroughly. Add flcur, salt and cayenne. Work into smooth paste using hands if necessary. Form dough into a long roll about one inch in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow to firm up. Slice into wafers about a third of an inch thick. Arrange Cheese Pennies on a cookie sheet and bake in a 400° F over until golden brown (10-13 minutes).