Cayenne Pepper Wafers

Ingredients:

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.

Method:

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.