Blue Cheese-Walnut Wafers

 

Submitted by Ginger Underwood – recipe by Nini Jobson

 

1 (4-oz.) pkg. blue cheese, softened

½ c. butter (not margarine), softened

1¼ c. all-purpose flour

c. finely chopped walnuts

 

Process first three ingredients in food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.  (Mixture will be sticky.)  Spoon mixture into a bowl, stir in walnuts.  Cover and chill 5 minutes  Divide dough in half.  Shape each portion into an 8-inch log.  Wrap in plastic wrap; chill 1 hour.

Slice dough into ¼-inch-thick slices; place on ungreased baking sheets.  Bake at 350º for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.  Store in an airtight container up to a week.  Yield: 4 dozen.  Prep: 6 minutes.  Chill 1 hour., 5 minutes.  Bake: 12 minutes.