Original Cheese Tempters recipe

5 servings

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 pound shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 pinch ground cayenne pepper

1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups pecan halves

Blend the butter, cheese, salt and cayenne pepper together until well combined.

Stir in the flour and mix well.

Shape dough into 3 rolls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

Wrap the rolls in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Cut rolls into 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick slices.

Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and press a pecan half or piece onto the top of each cookie.

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 12 minutes or until set.

Let cool on wire wracks before storing in an airtight container.