Ingredients

1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup all purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper

1 cup crisp rice cereal

Preparation

combine cheese and butter in large bowl and mix well. stir in flour, salt and red pepper. Add cereal and mix thoroughly. drop by teaspoonfuls, 1 inch apart, onto an uncoated cookie sheet. flatten slightly using a fork. bake 350 degrees for 12 minutes. dough may be refrigerated up to 10 days before baking.