Elephant Stew 1982: Cheese Biscuits

• 1 lb. N.Y. State sharp cheese, grated
• 1 lb. butter
• 1 t. salt
• 1 t. red pepper
• 4 c. flour
• pecan halves

Oven temp, 375°. Cream cheese with butter. Add salt and pepper. Stir in flour, cup by cup. Dough should be soft. Roll small balls, about size of nickel. Press on ungreased cookie sheets; top with pecan half. Bake for 12 min. Freezes well.