Holiday Treats

It's finally started to feel like winter here in the South and with that I have been in the mood to do some holiday baking. My husband has a salt-tooth and one of his favorite treats are these crispy cheese wafers. I love them too but they are not so nice for your waistline since they are full of butter, cheese, and secret ingredient that gives them to perfect crunch. Yum yum eat'm up. 

When I want to make something so bad it's good, I either make a small amount or share them. The recipe for these makes 5 to 6 dozen so I decided I would make the whole batch and give them to the neighbors as a Christmas treat. 

Crispy Cheese Wafers

Ingredients:

4 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup salted butter, softened

1/2 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt

1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, depending on how spicy you like them

2 cups Rice Krispies

Preheat oven to 350. Mix flour, salt, and ground red pepper then add softened butter and cheese. Beat on low/medium using stand mixer until it forms a ball. Gently stir/beat in the cereal until just mixed. Form into small balls, about 1" in diameter, place onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Press each ball with a fork dipped in flour. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool or enjoy warm. They won't last long because they are fan-freak'n-tastic. 

Recipe based on this one from MyRecipes.

Emmett helped me package and deliver these lovelies to the neighbors. He's such a sweetie.

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season and a very Merry Christmas!