Basic Cheese Straws

Directions

1. In a food processor, combine cheese and butter and pulse till combined. Add in flour, salt, and cayenne pepper. Process till a crumbly dough forms. You should be able to press a handful of dough and have it hold together.
2. Fit a cookie press with a star tip. Fill barrel of press with dough. Pipe dough onto ungreased, shiny (not dark) cookie sheet in long strips, about 1/1/2 inches apart. Cut strips into 2 to 2 1/2 inch lengths and move apart slightly.
3. Bake for20 min. Remove from oven, sprinkle with salt and paprika while hot, if you like. Cold on pan.
4. Use a spatula to remove. Store in airtight container for up to a week.
5. Baked cheese straws can be frzn. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
6. Do not overbake them; they should not brown.