Cayenne Pepper Wafers Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb Gruyere cheese, grated
- 1 c. Unsalted butter, at room Temperature
- 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 1/2 c. Sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 c. Minced walnuts or possibly pecans.
Directions
- Heat the oven to 350F. Cream the cheese and butter. Sift together the cayenne pepper, salt and flour; add in gradually to the butter mix. Add in the minced nuts and mix well. Divide the dough in half and shape into logs 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap well and chill 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 min, till lightly colored. Cold and store in an airtight container.
- Makes 6 dozen.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 68g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 338 | |
| Calories from Fat 215 | 64% |
| Total Fat 24.6g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat 13.61g | 54% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium 260mg | 11% |
| Potassium 70mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 20.64g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 3% |
| Sugars 0.28g | 0% |
| Protein 9.17g | 15% |
