Makes about 36 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
• 3 cups flour
• 1 cup pecans, chopped

Instructions:

Cream together Cheddar cheese and butter with Creole seasoning. Blend in flour and pecans. Roll the stiff dough into “logs” about 11/2 inches in diameter, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Preheat oven to 350°F, slice dough into 1/4-inch rounds and bake on cookie sheet for 12 to 15 minutes (do not brown).