- 1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
- 3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup minced chives
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 dash garlic salt
- 2 cups crisp rice cereal
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and cheese until blended. Beat in the flour, chives, salt, hot pepper sauce and garlic salt. Stir in cereal. Shape into four 6-1/2-in. x 1-1/2-in. logs. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
- Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until edges are crisp and lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.