Cheese Cookies

1/4 lb. butter or margarine

1/2 cup New York State sharp cheese

1 1/2 cup sifted flour

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. white pepper

1 tsp. hot sauce

1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Grate cheese and mix with other ingredients. Form into roll and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill or freeze. Slice and bake in 250° oven on greased cookie sheet till nicely browned. Don't slice more than 1/2" thick.