Cheese Crisps

Name: Cheese Crisps
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 32 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 3 cups crisp rice cereal

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 32 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

"The surprising crunch of these fun snacks makes them great for parties or anytime of day," assures Janelle Lee of Appleton, Wisconsin, who shares this simple, late-night recipe.

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 cups crisp rice cereal

Directions

In a bowl, cream the butter until fluffy. Slowly mix in the flour, salt and cayenne pepper. Stir in cheese and cereal. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls and place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15-17 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts

3 each: 302 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 430mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.

"The surprising crunch of these fun snacks makes them great for parties or anytime of day," assures Janelle Lee of Appleton, Wisconsin, who shares this simple, late-night recipe.

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