Cheese Wafers
Southern Cheese Wafers are a classic Southern tradition made with just 6 ingredients! They come together in about 30 minutes and bake up soft, buttery, and lightly spiced with a touch of cayenne.
Servings: 42
Calories: 75kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Borden Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 3/4 stick room temperature unsalted butter (6 tablespoons)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 heaping tsp Kosher salt
- 2.5 tsp cayenne pepper
- paprika for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Let cheese and butter sit on the countertop overnight to come to room temperature.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix until well blended and the dough is the consistency of cookie dough.1 pound Borden Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 3/4 stick room temperature unsalted butter, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 heaping tsp Kosher salt, 2.5 tsp cayenne pepper
- Break off a large softball-sized portion and knead it with your hands. Break off one-inch size pieces and knead them one at a time before forming into a one-inch ball.
- Place on an ungreased baking sheet and using the tines of a fork, press down slightly on each ball.
- Bake at 400 for 15 minutes or until lightly brown on the bottom and dry. Immediately dust with paprika if using.paprika for dusting (optional)
- Allow them to cool and then store them in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 75kcal