Title: Cayenne Pepper Wafers
Categories: Appetizer
Yield: 72 Servings

1/2	lb	Gruyere cheese, grated
1	c	Unsalted butter, at room
		Temperature
1	ts	Cayenne pepper
1	ts	Salt
2 1/2	c	Sifted all-purpose flour
1	c	Chopped walnuts or pecans.

Heat the oven to 350F. Cream the cheese and butter. Sift together the cayenne pepper, salt and flour; add gradually to the butter mixture. Add the chopped nuts and mix well. Divide the dough in half and shape into logs 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Line baking sheets with parchment paper. With a sharp knife, cut the logs into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place the wafers 1 to 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly colored. Cool and store in an airtight container.

Makes 6 dozen.

[The Baltimore Sun; Dec 8, 1991] Posted by Fred Peters.

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