Cheddar Pennies

• butter, at room temp↗4 tablespoons
• grated cheddar cheese↗1 cup
• flour↗1⁄3 cup
• salt↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• chili powder↗1⁄8 - 1⁄4 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cream butter until soft and stir in the remaining ingredients.

2. 2

   Transfer to a lightly floured surface and shape into a 1 1/4" diameter log.

3. 3

   Wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least one hour.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 350°F and grease cookie sheets.

5. 5

   Slice the dough into 1/4" inch thick rounds and place on sheets.

6. 6

   Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.