1/2 c. butter, soft
1 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp. red pepper
Dash of paprika
25 pitted dates

Combine butter and cheese; beat until smooth. Combine next 3 ingredients, add cheese to mixture; mix well. Cut dates in half crosswise; wrap each half with dough. Place on ungreased baking sheets; bake at 400 degrees for 15-18 minutes. Cool on wire racks.