Serves: 24
Preheat Oven: 350° F.
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
5 ounces Manchego cheese, coarsely grated (about 1 1/4 cups)
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup crisp rice cereal
Preheat oven to 350° F. In the mixer bowl, beat the butter, cheese, pepper and salt until combined. Gradually stir in the flour until just incorporated. Add the rice cereal until combined.
Form rounded tablespoons for dough into disks that are about 1 1/2 inches across. Place the disks on the backing sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown around the edges. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.