Cheese Crackers
Cheese crackers are crispy, savory snacks made with real cheddar cheese, butter, and flour—perfectly baked into bite-sized, cheesy goodness.
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Servings: 80 small crackers
Calories: 18kcal
Equipment
- Box grater (for shredding the cheese)
- Food processor or mixing bowl & pastry cutter
- Rolling Pin
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone mat
- Sharp knife or pastry wheel
- Fork (for poking holes)
Ingredients
- 6 oz sharp yellow cheddar cheese shredded (1 ½ cups)
- 1 cup 125g all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons 85g unsalted butter, cold and cut into 6 pieces
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- Optional: sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
Mix the Dough
- In a food processor (or using a pastry cutter), combine the shredded cheese, flour, cornstarch, and salt. Add the cold butter and pulse or cut in until the mix looks like coarse crumbs.
Add Water
- Drizzle in the cold water and pulse (or stir) until the dough just comes together. If it’s still dry, add a teaspoon more water at a time.
Chill
- Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes. This makes it easier to roll out.
Roll and Cut
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until it’s about 1/8-inch thick. Cut into small squares (a pizza cutter works great!). Use a fork to poke holes in the center of each square.
Bake
- Place crackers on a lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with sea salt if using. Bake for 13–15 minutes or until the edges are just golden. Let them cool on the baking sheet—they’ll crisp up more as they cool.
Nutrition
Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.2g | Protein: 0.6g | Fat: 1.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Sodium: 22mg