Spicy Cheddar Wafers
These Spicy Cheddar Wafers are buttery, cheesy...and delicious! They make a great party appetizer!
Servings: 60 wafers
Calories: 53kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 10 Tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 60 pecan halves
Instructions
- Add the cheese and butter to the bowl of a countertop mixer with the paddle attached. Cream together on medium speed until well blended.
- Add the flour, salt, and cayenne pepper. Continue mixing on medium speed until dough comes together and is uniformly mixed.
- Divide the mixture into 2 equal portions, and shape each into a log about 1.5" in diameter by 8" long.
- Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a couple of hours. (Alternatively, you can freeze the wrapped logs for about 45 minutes.)
- Slice each log into 1/4" wafers. Place a pecan half on top of each wafer. Bake at 350°F for 18-22 minutes, or until wafers turn slightly golden in color.
Notes
Entertaining Tip: This dough can be made the day before and refrigerated wrapped until the next day. This dough also freezes very well, so it can be made several days or weeks in advance. Great to remember when hosting friends or family for seasonal parties!
Nutrition
Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
