you can find cheese straws just about everywhere this time of year.  these savory and buttery cookies are pretty simple to make and they keep for a couple of months.  i personally think that they taste better a day or two after you make them.  i love to put them in holiday gift baskets and give them to friends and neighbors.

i like to add toasted pecans in mine and i also like them to have a little bite.  so… add a little more cayenne and crushed red pepper if you like yours on the spicy side.

want to make a little gift basket?  try out our recipes for candied citrus and spiced pecans.

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