{"id":5970,"date":"2026-04-07T17:44:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T17:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.hopemakers.online\/?p=2479"},"modified":"2026-04-07T17:44:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T17:44:24","slug":"grandma-always-had-a-tin-of-these-sitting-on-the-counter-and-they-never-lasted-long-in-our-house-wed-grab-them-one-after-another-theyre-just-that-irresistible-the-best-par","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/?p=5970","title":{"rendered":"Grandma always had a tin of these sitting on the counter, and they never lasted long in our house. We\u2019d grab them one after another\u2014they\u2019re just that irresistible. The best part? They\u2019re made with only 4 simple ingredients."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">[adinserter block=&#8221;5&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Southern 4-Ingredient Cheddar Cheese Straws These classic Southern cheddar cheese straws are a go-to for gatherings, known for their crisp texture and rich, savory flavor. They strike a perfect balance between a cracker and a buttery shortbread. Using extra-sharp cheddar along with plenty of butter creates a dough packed with milk solids that brown beautifully in the oven, giving the straws their signature deep golden color. A short chilling step is essential\u2014it helps the dough firm up so the straws hold their shape and develop that satisfying snap when baked. Ingredients 2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded 2 cups\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Southern 4-Ingredient Cheddar Cheese Straws<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These classic Southern cheddar cheese straws are a go-to for gatherings, known for their crisp texture and rich, savory flavor. They strike a perfect balance between a cracker and a buttery shortbread. Using extra-sharp cheddar along with plenty of butter creates a dough packed with milk solids that brown beautifully in the oven, giving the straws their signature deep golden color. A short chilling step is essential\u2014it helps the dough firm up so the straws hold their shape and develop that satisfying snap when baked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon kosher salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">[adinserter block=&#8221;6&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1: Prepare the Cheese<\/strong><br>Grate the cheddar using the fine side of a box grater.<br><em>Tip:<\/em>&nbsp;Skip pre-shredded cheese\u2014it contains additives that can affect texture and prevent a smooth dough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: Make the Base<\/strong><br>In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth. Add the shredded cheese and mix until fully combined into a thick, spreadable consistency. Stir in the salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3: Form the Dough<\/strong><br>Gradually add the flour, about \u00bd cup at a time, mixing gently. The dough may seem dry at first, but continue mixing or kneading until it becomes smooth and pliable. If it feels crumbly, knead it a bit longer to help the butter soften.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 4: Chill the Dough<\/strong><br>Divide the dough into two portions, wrap them, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.<br><em>Tip:<\/em>&nbsp;Don\u2019t skip this step\u2014it helps the straws keep their shape during baking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 5: Shape the Straws<\/strong><br>Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C).<br>Using a cookie press with a star-shaped disk, press thin strips of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets and cut into short lengths.<br>(If you don\u2019t have a press, roll the dough to about \u00bc-inch thick and slice into narrow strips.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 6: Bake<\/strong><br>Bake for 14\u201318 minutes, turning the pans halfway through. The straws should be deep golden with lightly browned bottoms. Let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">[adinserter block=&#8221;7&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[adinserter block=&#8221;5&#8243;] Southern 4-Ingredient Cheddar Cheese Straws These classic Southern cheddar cheese straws are a go-to for gatherings, known for&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2480,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5970","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5970","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5970"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5970\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2480"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5970"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5970"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5970"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}