Cheddar Pecan Wafers Recipes

WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE WAFERS

Steps:

• In large bowl, beat butter, cheese, salt, red pepper and garlic powder with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Gradually add flour, beating just until combined. Stir in pecans.
• Divide dough into 4 equal parts; roll each into 10-inch log. Wrap logs in plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 20 minutes.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. Unwrap logs; cut each into 24 pieces. Flatten to 2-inch rounds. On cookie sheets, place rounds 1 inch apart.
• Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

CRANBERRY-PECAN CHEESE WAFERS

Steps:

• Sprinkle pecans in ungreased skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are light brown. Cool.
• Meanwhile, place cranberries in heatproof bowl; add enough boiling water to cover. Let stand 15 minutes; drain. Pat dry with paper towels.
• In large bowl, beat butter, cheese and salt with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Gradually add flour, beating just until combined. Stir in cranberries and toasted pecans. Shape dough into 4 (12-inch) logs; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to 3 days.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. Unwrap logs; cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place on cookie sheets. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks; cool completely.

CHEDDAR PECAN WAFERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together the butter, cheddar cheese, pecans, cayenne pepper and salt until well blended. Gradually mix in the flour, using your hands to work in the last bit. The result will be a stiff dough like shortbread. Form dough into logs about 1" in diameter and 10" long. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours. Preheat oven to 350. Slice dough logs into 1/4" thick slices. Place slices about 1" apart on lined cookie sheet. Bake exactly 12 minutes. Allow wafers to cool for 1 minute before removing from pan. Logs of dough may be wrapped and frozen up to 3 months.

CHEDDAR BISCUITS WITH PECANS

Steps:

• Place cheese, butter, flour, salt, and cayenne pepper in the bowl of a food processor; process until a dough is formed, about 10 seconds. Turn dough out onto work surface and divide into two equal pieces. Roll each piece of dough into a 1 1/2-inch-thick log; wrap with wax or parchment paper and refrigerate until dough is firm, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
• Unwrap dough and slice each log crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Place dough rounds on prepared baking sheet 1 1/2 inches apart; gently press a pecan half into the center of each. Brush with egg whites and sprinkle lightly with paprika.
• Bake biscuits until crisp, about 15 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CHEDDAR-PECAN CRISPS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and cheese until light and fluffy. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, garlic powder and cayenne; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in pecans., Shape into eight 10-in. long logs. Wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges are crisp and lightly browned, 12-14 minutes. Cool on pans 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool. Refrigerate in airtight containers. Freeze option: Place wrapped logs in resealable plastic freezer bags; place in freezer. To use, unwrap frozen logs and cut into slices. If necessary, let dough stand 15 minutes at room temperature before cutting. Bake as directed, increasing time by 1-2 minutes.

CHEESE WAFERS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, beat together butter, cheese and cayenne pepper until thoroughly blended.
• Add flour, beating until blended.
• Shape dough into log about 9 1/2 inch long and 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
• Roll log in sesame seeds, coating completely.
• Wrap and refrigerate until firm, several hours or overnight.
• To bake wafers, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cut chilled dough into 1/4 inch slices.
• Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
• Press a pecan half in centre of each, if using.
• Bake 12-14 minutes or until edges and bottoms are golden.
• Remove wafers from baking sheets, cool on racks.

CHEDDAR PECAN WAFERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together the butter, Cheddar cheese, pecans, cayenne pepper and salt until well blended. Gradually mix in flour, using your hands to work in the last bit. The result will be a stiff dough much like shortbread. Form the dough into logs about 1 inch thick, and 10 inches long. Wrap each log in waxed paper, and refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Unwrap the chilled logs of dough, and slice into 1/4 inch thick rounds using a sharp knife. Place slices about 1 inch apart onto cookie sheets lined with parchment paper.
• Bake for exactly 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm and slightly browned at the edges. Allow wafers to cool for 1 minute before removing from the pan.

CHEDDAR PECAN WAFERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together the butter, Cheddar cheese, pecans, cayenne pepper and salt until well blended. Gradually mix in flour, using your hands to work in the last bit. The result will be a stiff dough much like shortbread. Form the dough into logs about 1 inch thick, and 10 inches long. Wrap each log in waxed paper, and refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Unwrap the chilled logs of dough, and slice into 1/4 inch thick rounds using a sharp knife. Place slices about 1 inch apart onto cookie sheets lined with parchment paper.
• Bake for exactly 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm and slightly browned at the edges. Allow wafers to cool for 1 minute before removing from the pan.

PECAN-DATE CHEESE WAFERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine butter, cheese, pecans, dates and red pepper.
• Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until well combined.
• Gradually add flour, beating until just combined.
• Wrap dough in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
• Place balls 3 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
• Using a flat-bottomed glass dipped in sugar, flatten balls to 1/4-inch thickness.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned.
• Let cool on pans for 2 minutes.
• Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.