Cajun Spice Pecan-Cheddar Crisps
 
Makes 24
Ingredients
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, finely grated, room temperature (about 1 cup firmly packed)*
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg white
  • Garnish: pecan halves
Instructions
  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter at medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute. Add cheese, chopped pecans, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne, beating until cheese is well combined, 1 to 2 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl. With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour, beating until large clumps form, 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Turn out dough, and gently knead until no longer crumbly. Shape into a 9½-inch log. Wrap in plastic wrap, and freeze for 1 hour.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Cut log into 24 (⅜-inch-thick) slices. Place about 1 inch apart on prepared pan. Brush with egg white. Garnish with pecan halves, if desired.
  5. Bake until bottoms are very lightly browned, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely on pan. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
*Freshly grated Cheddar incorporates into the dough better than pre-shredded cheese.
Recipe by Louisiana Cookin' at https://louisianacookin.com/cajun-spice-pecan-cheddar-crisps/