Pecan Cheese Crackers

16oz shredded sharp cheddar
12 tbsp butter, room temperature
2 eggs
2 cups chopped pecans
3 cups whole wheat flour
Black pepper to taste
Smoked paprika to taste
Sea salt to taste

Pulse pecans and flour in a good processor until nuts are finely ground. Beat cheese and butter together until combined. Beat eggs in. Add nuts, flour, and plenty of freshly ground pepper and combine until you have a pliable dough. Roll dough into logs and chill until firm.

Slice logs into 1/8" thick slabs and arrange on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Sprinkle with paprika and sea salt. Bake in a 350 degree oven until golden. Let crackers cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to paper-towels to blot the extra oil.