Original Cheese Tempters

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup butter softened
• 1.1 cups flour all-purpose
• 1 pinch ground pepper 
• 2 cups pecan halves 
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 0.5 pound sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

• baking sheet
• baking paper
• oven
• plastic wrap

Directions

1. 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.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. Cut rolls into 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick slices.
4. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and press a pecan half or piece onto the top of each cookie.
5. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 12 minutes or until set.
6. Let cool on wire wracks before storing in an airtight container.