Spicy Cheese Straws

Makes approximately 100 straws or more

2 (8-ounce) packages shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
16 tablespoons margarine,softened
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Grate cheese in a food processor. Beat margarine and cheese with an electric
mixer until very smooth. Blend in flour, salt, baking powder and cayenne. Use a
cookie press with a star-shaped filler tip. Shoot dough onto baking sheet into
3 inch finger-length strips. Bake at 300 to 325 degrees 15 to 20 minutes. Do not
overcook.