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Cranberry-Pecan Cheese Wafers

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Updated Jan 23, 2015
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These six-ingredient sweet and savory wafers are a fun party snack change-up.

Cranberry-Pecan Cheese Wafers

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 11 hr 15 min
  • Servings 16
  • Ingredients 6
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
  • 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped sweetened dried cranberries
  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 4 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (16 oz)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Sprinkle pecans in ungreased skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are light brown. Cool.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, place cranberries in heatproof bowl; add enough boiling water to cover. Let stand 15 minutes; drain. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Step 
    3
    In large bowl, beat butter, cheese and salt with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Gradually add flour, beating just until combined. Stir in cranberries and toasted pecans. Shape dough into 4 (12-inch) logs; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to 3 days.
  • Step 
    4
    Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. Unwrap logs; cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place on cookie sheets. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks; cool completely.

Nutrition

120 Calories
9g Total Fat
2g Protein
8g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
120
Total Fat
9g
0%
Saturated Fat
5g
0%
Sodium
135mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
8g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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