1 lb. Cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 c. butter
2 tsp. vegetable shortening
2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. red pepper

Combine all ingredients. Mix with hands kneading as for bread. Push through cookie press, using disk with serrated edge. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes until light brown. Yields: 150 pieces.