Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2005

Mmmmm. Yummy! I added a bit more cheese...cheddar and parmesan...directly to the mix. And I made them into "cheddar bites" instead of straws. Will definitely make over and over again!

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Tulips*n*Truffles

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Cedar Falls, Iowa, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2005

I found this recipe a few years back and have made it every Christmas eve for our annual Christmas eve party. Every year I get tons of compliments on it! This is an AWESOME recipe and very easy to make! I usually omit the pepper but add paprika...People show up to the party just for the cheese straws I think! I've never had a problem with the dough, but what I do is set my butter out the night before I make these so that the butter is at room temp and very soft, I also put my cheese out a few hours before making them so that it's at room temp and soft. Also, use freshly shredded sharp or extra sharp cheddar cheese, I made these with packaged shredded cheese and they weren't as good as with freshly shredded cheese. Takes a but longer but you'll appreciate it in the end!

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Laura C.

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2005

We had never had cheese straws before so we chose this recipe to see what they would taste like. None of my family cared for them...maybe it is an acquired taste. We did have fun making them though. Thanks anyway for the recipe!

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tldesjar

Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2005

They're not bad. I had to cook them for longer at a higher heat before they'd crisp up. Very quick and simple to make in the food processor. I softened the butter in the microwave before adding it to the mixture. Cayenne was a bit spicy for me, and my partner can't handle spice at all so I'll probably leave it out next time.

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MAIKOBOT

Reviewed: Aug. 7, 2005

Wonderful. I have served them at many parties.

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JDVMD

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Elizabethtown, Kentucky, USA

Living In: Paducah, Kentucky, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 4, 2005

I followed someone elses suggestion and made biscuits instead of straws. They went fast. These were easy to make and very good. I used these to accompany the cajun skillet surprise that I got from this site as well. They went well together. I will make these again and soon. Thanks.

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SPEARFISHER

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Demopolis, Alabama, USA

Living In: Gulf Shores, Alabama, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 6, 2005

these were more like pie crust strips than actual cheese straws. Next time I make them I'll use more shortening, more cayenne and add some parmesan to really give it a cheesy flavor. I'd like them to have more of a shortbread texture and less flaky so I'll eliminate the baking powder and water, roll them thinner and bake at a lower temp for a bit longer in the oven so there crispier.

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LSNEED62

Cooking Level: Professional

Home Town: Gilmer, Texas, USA

Living In: Dallas, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 2, 2005

One minor change-I omitted the cayenne pepper and used 1 tsp paprika instead.Also,the dough was "wettish" even though I had only added half the water.Thankfully they turned out good and flaky.Will make again.

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