Cheese Dollars or Cheese Pennies

This recipe was given to me by Susan Parker after a wonderful Christmas visit. This yummy appetizer is easy to fill up on!

Ingredients

1 stick butter - at room temperature

1/2 pound Sharp cheddar - finely shredded - at room temperature

1 cup flour

1/2 envelope of onion soup mix

Dash of cayenne pepper

Process

1. Mix all the ingredients until well blended. The Mixing is essential so take your time and do it thoroughly.

2. Divide the dough into 3 parts.

3. Roll each part out into a tube that is 6 inches long and 1.5 inches thick.

4. Wrap each in wax paper and close the ends.

5. Freeze at least over night, but could be as much as days.

6. Remove from freezer and let stand until slightly soft (check every 5 minutes).

7. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

8. Slice each thinly, about 1/2 inch thick.

9. Bake in hot oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until they slightly darken.

10. Cool on rack and then keep in an air tight tin.