Original Cheese Tempters Recipe
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Original Cheese Tempters

By: Yvonne 
"Not a sweet treat, but one that my diabetic son loves. I have been making these for over 20 years. It's a must for Christmas"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (21)

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Original Recipe Yield 5 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 pound shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups pecan halves

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. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and press a pecan half or piece onto the top of each cookie.
  4. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 12 minutes or until set. Let cool on wire wracks before storing in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 124 | Total Fat: 10.8g | Cholesterol: 16mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2003 by CANRINK   view full review
It was tasty and my family members who are diabetic were thrilled to finally get a tasty ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2005 by TONYA M   view full review
These are scrumptious and the recipe is a keeper. I had shredded 4-cheese Mexican blend on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2004 by SUSAN89   view full review
These were great. I used 1/4# NO FAT Cheddar Cheese and 1/8# "Real" Cheddar Cheese and 1/8#...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2006 by Marian R   view full review
I make one that is similar. I use 2 cups of sharp grated cheese. 2cups of rice krispies. 1...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2002 by JJ   view full review
My great grandmother used to make something similar and I've experimented with no success. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2011 by doubledare   view full review
As a variation, roll into a small ball and press into a mini muffin pan. Make a thump print...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2006 by digidebby   view full review
I rolled the some of the logs in crushed rosemary and topped the slices with a few rosemary...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2004 by Karlie   view full review
I found that it was a little greasy... Maybe due to the real cheese and the butter. Also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by 4PSUFAN   view full review
OH! These are sooo addicting!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by Debsdolls   view full review
Fantastic recipe! It is basically a cheese cracker, my dough was not coming together so I...

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