Crispy Cheese Wafers
You'll love these Crispy Cheese Wafers made with sharp cheddar cheese and a hint of cayenne pepper. They're the perfect holiday appetizer!
Servings: 48
Calories: 160kcal
Equipment
- food processor (or grater)
Ingredients
- 1 lb. sharp cheddar (shredded by hand)
- 1 lb. butter (softened but not melted)
- 4 cups all purpose flour
- ½ tsp. ground cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 cup pecan halves
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Mix cheese and butter together with a mixer until well blended.1 lb. sharp cheddar, 1 lb. butter
- 4 cups all purpose flour, ½ tsp. ground cayenne pepper, ½ tsp. salt
- Roll dough into a thin layer with a floured rolling pin on a floured surface.
- Cut dough into circles with a round cookie cutter (or small glass). ad
- Gather excess dough and form a ball, then repeat rolling process.
- Place one pecan slice on top of each biscuit.1 cup pecan halves
- Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet (ad) and bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes.
- Remove biscuits from oven and cool completely or the sugar will not adhere properly.
- Dust biscuits with powdered sugar and transfer to a serving dish or store in an airtight container.¼ cup powdered sugar
Notes
- These biscuits store well in an airtight container and will last for at least a week.
- Be sure to let biscuits cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg