PECAN-DATE CHEESE WAFERS

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These are great for a party as an appetizer. I got the recipe from Paula Deen's magazine in a section featuring recipes parties. Prep time does not include the 2-hour refrigeration that is necessary.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Cheese

Time 2h15m

Yield 7 1/2 dozen wafers, 90 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups butter, softened
1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine butter, cheese, pecans, dates and red pepper.
  • Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until well combined.
  • Gradually add flour, beating until just combined.
  • Wrap dough in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
  • Place balls 3 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  • Using a flat-bottomed glass dipped in sugar, flatten balls to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Let cool on pans for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.9, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 13.4, Sodium 53.2, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 2.1

Muzamil abbas Abbas
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These wafers are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive and delicious.


Samara Garvin
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I'm not a big fan of cheese, but I really enjoyed these wafers. The dates and nuts are the perfect complement to the cheese.


Gloria K. Sorensen (Glow)
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These wafers are a great way to use up leftover dates. I also love that they're made with whole wheat flour.


Ronald Davis
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I made these wafers for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect snack or dessert.


keith castillo
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I followed the recipe exactly and my wafers turned out perfectly. I can't wait to make them again!


joe jansen (jjkillerxx)
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These wafers are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.


Raaz Stha
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I'm not a big fan of dates, but I really enjoyed these wafers. The cheese and nuts balance out the sweetness of the dates perfectly.


Henok Elias
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These wafers are the perfect combination of crispy and chewy. The date and nut filling is also delicious.


Ripon Hossan
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I made these wafers for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Arafat Rony
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These pecan date cheese wafers are a delightful treat! They're easy to make and taste amazing. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.