Cheese Straws
["1 c. butter", "2 c. plain flour", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 lb. extra sharp cheese", "1 tsp. red pepper (optional)"]
["Grate cheese and let come to room temperature.", "Cream cheese and butter until well blended.", "Add other ingredients.", "Use a cookie press with a star-shaped disk to shape dough into long rows on cookie sheet.", "With a knife, cut across rows to make individual straws.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 7 to 10 minutes or until light brown.", "Makes 5 dozen."]
["butter", "flour", "salt", "baking powder", "extra sharp cheese", "red pepper"]