1/2 lb. cheddar cheese (fairly sharp)
1/2 lb. butter
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
Paprika
Pecan halves
Powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grate cheese; cream together with butter. Add flour and salt; mix and form into a 1 1/2" roll. Chill until firm; slice. Top each with half a pecan and bake on cookie sheet 10 minutes (don't brown). Dust with powdered sugar while hot. Makes about 3 dozen.