Servings: About 60 wafers

1 cup flour 1 cup flour
1 stick butter, softened 1 stick butter, softened
½ lb. extra sharp Cheddar cheese, grated ½ lb. extra sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon salt
Pecan halves Pecan halves

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Mix flour and butter, then add cheese and seasonings. Form into a roll (approximately 1 inch in diameter). Wrap the roll in wax paper and chill at least several hours or overnight. Slice into thin wafers, top each with a pecan half, and bake about 8 minutes.