Shelly's Recipe

HERB AND CHEESE COINS

Category: Snacks / Crackers / Chips

2 (4 oz) pkg crumbled blue cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/3 cups flour
1/3 cup toasted, ground walnuts
1 egg white, beaten
Tiny fresh herb sprigs

Beat cheese and butter until creamy. Add flour and nuts, beat until blended. Shap dough into 2 (8 inch) logs. Wrap logs in wax paper and chill 2 hours or until firm. Cut into 1/4 inch thick slices, and place on lightly greased baking sheets. Brush lightly with egg white. Press herb sprigs firmly into each slice.. Bake at 350 for 12-to minutes or until golden. Cool 1 minute on bakin sheets; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

NOTE: Logs can be made and chilled overnight, and sliced and baked the next day.