Cheese Straws

½ cup butter, softened

4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground red pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet.

In a large bowl cream butter and cheese. Stir in flour and salt; mix well. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/2 inch in thickness. Cut into 2 inch strips and sprinkle with ground red pepper. Place strips on prepared cookie sheet(s) 1 1/2 inches apart.

Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until crisp.