Cheddar Crackers

1/2 C butter, softened

2 C 8 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 1/2 C all purpose flour

1/2 t salt

1 T chopped chives

Cream butter and cheese until smooth. Combine flour, salt and chives. Add to creamed mixture, blending well. Shape dough into 1" balls. Place 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten each ball to 1/8" thickness with the bottom of a glass dipped in flour. Prick top with a fork. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack. Store in a tightly covered container. Yield 4 doz. crackers.