Pecan Cheddar Crisps

• 1 cup unsalted butter or margarine; softened
• ½ cup cheddar cheese; finely shredded
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ cup Pecan Valley Pecan Halves

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and cheese.
3. Combine flour, paprika and sea salt; add to creamed mixture. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on un-greased baking sheet. Top each with a pecan; press down to flatten.
4. Bake in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

Yield: about 2 dozen