Blue Cheese, Rosemary and Smoked Almond Crackers

Prep time: 20 minutes  

Chill time: several hours  

Cook time: about 10 to 12 minutes 

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup Blue Diamond Smokehouse Almonds, finely chopped 

1 tablespoon snipped fresh rosemary

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1/2 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper

1 1/4 cups flour

1 (4-oz.) container crumbled blue cheese

Stir together butter, almonds, rosemary, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in flour, then stir in cheese, mixing until a soft dough forms (using your hands is easiest). Roll into 3 logs, about 1 1/4-inches in diameter. Wrap in  waxed paper or plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour or until very firm. (May be prepared several days ahead.) Preheat oven to 400°F and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a small sharp knife, slice dough 1/8-inch thick. Place on baking sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool on baking sheets, then transfer to an airtight container. Makes about 150 tiny crackers.