Super Cheese Straws

Ingredients

• 14 c butter or margarine softened
• 12 c vegetable shortening
• 2 12 c all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• 18 tsp cayenne pepper
• 4 c finely chopped grated sharp Cheddar cheese or New York extra sharp

Directions

1. With electric mixer at medium to high speed cream butter and shortening until soft
2. Add cheese mix well
3. Sift flour salt mustard and cayenne pepper together
4. Add in 3 additions
5. Mix well after each addition
6. Pipe cheese mixture on a cookie sheet bake 10 to 12 minutes at 350 or until just starting to turn golden brown at edges
7. Carefully transfer cheese straws to a wire rack for cooling as they are very crisp and break easily Sprinkle with paprika if desired
8. Makes 8 to 9 dozen