Ever had a cheese straw? If not, introduce yourself to the snack with a batch of these delightful treats, which calls for extra sharp cheddar cheese and Rice Krispies.

Cheese straws, cheese crackers, cheese wafers, cheese crisps, whatever you call them, they have been a part of my culinary history for as long as I can remember. Surprisingly, I have run into quite a few folks who have never tasted cheese straws. Maybe they are new to you as well. They are as simple as a few ingredients, but there is an art to making them that has eluded many a baker, including myself. I've tried at least a hundred techniques, recipes, styles, shapes and sizes over the years, but I could never duplicate that cheesy, crisp cracker I remember from childhood.

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