Southern Cheesy Date Biscuits

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package whole pitted dates

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup milk

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375^F.

2. 2

   Sift together the flour, cayenne and salt.

3. 3

   Set aside.

4. 4

   In the medium bowl of a mixer, beat butter and cheese until well blended.

5. 5

   Mix in the flour mixture.

6. 6

   Add milk making a stiff dough.

7. 7

   Completely enclose each of 35 dates with 1 tablespoon dough.

8. 8

   Place each dough covered date on an ungreased baking sheet.

9. 9

   Bake 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

10. 10

    These can be formed in advance and baked as needed.

11. 11

    Serve warm.