Ingredients
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- 1/2 c unsalted butter, room temperature
- 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese, room temperature
- 3 oz parmesan cheese, crumbled, room temperature
- 1 c all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Using a stand mixer, cream together the butter, sharp cheddar, and parmesan on high until smooth. Add the flour, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Continue mixing until a thick dough forms—scraping down the sides as needed. Transfer to a sheet of plastic wrap and shape the dough into an 8’’ long cylinder. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to allow the dough to rest.
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Using a sharp knife, cut the cylinder into 8 even pieces. Roll each slice into a rope about 10’’ long. Align the ropes and cut them in half so each straw is 5’’ long. Place each rope on a lined baking sheet about 1’’ apart and sprinkle with 3 Tbsp of remaining Parmesan. Gently roll the straws into the cheese, then transfer to the oven to bake for 12-15 minutes, or until brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving.
