Super Cheese Straws
["1/4 c. butter or margarine, softened", "1/2 c. vegetable shortening", "2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. dry mustard", "1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper", "4 c. finely chopped grated sharp Cheddar cheese or New York extra sharp"]
["With electric mixer at medium to high speed, cream butter and shortening until soft.", "Add cheese; mix well.", "Sift flour, salt, mustard and cayenne pepper together.", "Add in 3 additions.", "Mix well after each addition.", "Pipe cheese mixture on a cookie sheet; bake 10 to 12 minutes at 350\u00b0 or until just starting to turn golden brown at edges.", "Carefully transfer cheese straws to a wire rack for cooling as they are very crisp and break easily. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired.", "Makes 8 to 9 dozen."]
["butter", "vegetable shortening", "flour", "salt", "dry mustard", "cayenne pepper", "Cheddar cheese"]