• 1/4pound butter
• 1/2 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper
• Pecans (optional)
• 1 egg, beaten

1. Let butter and cheese soften to room temperature.
2. Mix all ingredients except pecans and egg well and roll into 1 ½ inch roll, about the size of a half-dollar.
3. Refrigerate.
4. Slice in 1/4-inch sections.
5. Brush each slice with beaten egg and place pecan half on top.

   Also, may be shaped over a stuffed olive and rolled into balls.

   Bake at 350 degrees and serve warm.

   Yield: 3 dozen