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Cheese Wafers

Cheese Wafers are buttery, slice-and-bake bites packed with sharp Cheddar, a gentle kick from red pepper flakes and hot sauce, and a toasty crunch of pecans. They bake up crisp and rich, making them ideal for cocktail hours, holiday platters, or snacking with drinks. Expect a savory, nutty finish and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

  • Prep5 mins
  • Cook20 mins
  • Serves40
  • DifficultyEasy
Cheese Wafers
  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, blend the butter and flour. Stir in the Cheddar cheese, salt, red pepper flakes, hot pepper sauce, and pecans. Shape the dough into a log and wrap it in parchment paper. Refrigerate the dough for 8 hours to overnight.

  2. 2

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  3. 3

    Cut the dough into very thin wafers and arrange them on a baking tray.

  4. 4

    Bake the wafers in the preheated oven until crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.