2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
8 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 c. butter, room temp.
2 c. toasted rice cereal or chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, cayenne and salt in large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Mix in cheese. Fold in cereal or nuts. Form dough into 1 inch rounds. Place on ungreased baking sheets and flatten to 1 3/4 inch rounds, using back of fork. Bake until light brown, 15 minutes. Cool on rack. 6 dozen.