, a beloved New Orleans treat, is a creamy caramelized sugar confection laden with pecans that’s been around for more than 100 years, believed to have originated in France using almonds. French settlers in Louisiana
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MAKES ABOUT 36 WAFERS, 72 STRAWS, OR 64 STARS 2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, room temperature¾ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed1 teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon ground red pepper¼ teaspoon garlic powder¼ teaspoon smoked p
