Manchego Crackers

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 3/4 cups manchego cheese, coarsely grated
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup leveled all-purpose flour
• 1 cup crisp rice cereal

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350ºF.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, beat butter, cheese, salt and cayenne with an electric mixer until combined.

3. 3

   Gradually stir in flour until just incorporated. Add rice cereal, mix to combine.

4. 4

   Form rounded tablespoons of dough into discs, 1-1/2" across. Arrange on baking sheets, about 2" apart.

5. 5

   Bake until golden brown around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Trasfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve or store in airtight container for up to 5 days.