Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer; gradually add cheese, beating well. Combine flour, red pepper and salt; gradually add to cheese mixture, mixing after each addition. Add pecans and caraway seeds, mixing until thoroughly blended. Shape dough into 3/4 inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets; flatten each dough ball with a fork dipped in flour. Bake in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container. Yield; about 5 dozen.

airtight container. Thaw at room temperature just before serving.