Shelly's Recipe

CHEESE CRUNCHIES

Category: Snacks / Crackers / Chips

2 1/2 cups corn Chex cereal crushed to 1 cup
3/4 tsp chili powder
2 tbsp and 1/2 cup butter
1 1/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp seasoned salt

Preheat oven to 350. Combine cereal crumbs and chili seasoning. Melt 2 tbsp butter and stir into crumbs; set aside.

Cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter. Blend in flour, 1/2 cup seasoned Chex, onion and seasoned salt. Shape into 1 inch balls.

Roll in remaining crumbs. Place on baking sheet and flatten to 1/4 inch with bottom of glass. Bake 12-14 minutes or until deep gold color. Best served same day.