*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Mexican Cheese Cookies

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Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Mexican                          Cookies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  c             Sugar
     1/3  c             Margarine
   1      c             Monterey jack cheese -- shredded
   1      c             All-purpose flour
   1      ts            Baking powder
     1/4  ts            Salt
   1      lg            Egg -- beaten

Heat oven to 375°F.

Mix sugar and softened margarine; stir in cheese. Stir in remaining
ingredients except egg.

Roll dough by teaspoonsful into sticks, about 3-1/2 x 1/2". Place on
lightly greased cookie sheet. Press sticks lightly to flatten. Brush
with beaten egg.

Bake until light brown around edges only, 8 to 10 minutes.
Immediately remove from sheet and cool on wire racks. These unique
cookies are crisp.

Yield: 24 Cookies


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