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                     Creole Cheese 'n Peanut Crackers

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Serving Size  : 36   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Creole                           Appetizers

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1/2 c  Butter or margarine,softened
      2 c  Shredded Cheddar cheese
    1/4 ts Cayenne pepper
    1/4 ts Salt
      1 c  Flour, all-purpose
    1/2 c  Oven-toasted rice cereal
    3/4 c  Finely chopped peanuts

  1. Cream butter, cheese, cayenne pepper and salt together in large mixing
  bowl.  

  2. Mix in flour, then cereal and peanuts.  

  3. Press dough into small loaf pan and chill in freezer until firm.  

  4. Place chilled dough on cutting board; cut into 1/8-inch thick slices.  

  5. Place slices 1 inch apart on cookie sheets; bake in preheated 325° over
  12 to 15 minutes, or until golden.  

  6. Transfer crackers to wire rack.  

  7. Serve warm or at room temperature.  

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