Blue Cheese and Pecan Crackers

BLUE CHEESE AND PECAN CRACKERS
Makes about 32 crackers. Makes about 32.
1 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 4 1/2 ounces), chilled
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup pecans, lightly toasted, coarsely chopped Pecan halves 
Preheat oven to 350�F. Using electric mixer, beat cheese, butter and 
pepper in medium bowl until just blended (some cheese should still be 
in separate pieces). Using rubber spatula, mix in flour, then chopped 
pecans. Form dough into 1-inch balls. Arrange rounds on ungreased 
baking sheets. Flatten to 2 1/2-inch rounds. Press pecan half onto 
each. Bake until golden on bottom and at edges, about 35 minutes. 
Transfer to racks and cool. 
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