Aunt Judy's Cheese Straws

Makes 8-9 dozen

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

1/2 cup butter or margarine

1/2 cup vegetable shortening

4 cups (about 16 oz.) finely grated cheddar cheese

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (I* use 1/4 teaspoon) Judy*

With electric mixer at medium speed to high speed, cream butter, shortening until soft. Add cheese. Mix well.

Sift flour, salt, mustard, cayenne together. Add in 3 addition. Mix well after each addition. Use cookie gun. Bake 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees or until just starting to turn golden brown at edges. Makes 8-9 dozen.

Use a mouli grater for best results when grating cheese.