Apple Cheddar Cookies

• 1/2 cup margarine (1 stick)

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

• 1-1/2 cups flour

• 1/2 tsp. baking soda

• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp. salt

• 1-1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

• 1-1/2 cups peeled chopped apples

• 1/4 cup chopped pecans 

In a large mixing bowl, cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy; stir in egg and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well. Slowly add dry ingredients to margarine mixture; mix well. Stir in cheese, apples and pecans. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes at 375 degrees. 

Makes 4 1/2 dozen cookies.