Black Eyed Susans

• unsalted butter↗1 cup

  room temperature

• sharp cheddar cheese↗1 lb

  grated

• all-purpose flour↗2 cups
• salt↗
• cayenne pepper↗
• pitted dates↗1 lb

  halved lengthwise

• granulated sugar↗1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Blend butter and cheese together.

2. 2

   Mix with flour, salt and cayenne pepper to form dough.

3. 3

   Chill.

4. 4

   Roll out thinly and cut into small rounds with biscuit cutter.

5. 5

   Place date half on one side of dough round; fold remaining dough over.

6. 6

   Pinch edges together like a turnover.

7. 7

   Bake on non-stick cookie sheet at 250*F to 300*F for 30 minutes.

8. 8

   Roll in sugar while hot.

9. 9

   Serve warm.