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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups old shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup butter, cubed
  • 2 -3 seeded very finely chopped jalapeno peppers
  • 14 cup diced sweet red pepper

Method

  • In a food processor or bowl, combine flour and cheese.
  • Add butter, jalapeno and red peppers.
  • pulse or cut in with pastry blender until ball forms.
  • Between sheets of waxed paper, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
  • Using star shaped cookie cutters of various sizes, cut out about 45 stars.
  • Transfer to ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in centre of 350F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Transfer to racks and let cool slightly.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • Can be refrigerated in air tight containers for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 weeks, Reheat for 5 to 10 minutes to serve.