Cheese Date Balls
["3 c. flour", "14 oz. sharp cheese, grated (3 1/2 c.)", "dash of Tabasco or paprika", "1/2 lb. margarine", "1 box whole dates", "pecan halves"]
["Have cheese and margarine at room temperature; blend well. Mix in seasonings well and cut in flour (best by hand).", "Chill dough.", "Stuff a date with a pecan half and form cheese dough around each date.", "Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375\u00b0 for 15 to 18 minutes."]
["flour", "sharp cheese", "paprika", "margarine", "dates", "pecan halves"]