Description
Crispy, cheesy, and buttery homemade crackers that are easy to make with just a few ingredients — perfect for snacking or serving at parties!
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1–2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the shredded cheese, butter, flour, salt, and paprika together until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add 1 tablespoon of cold water and pulse again until the dough begins to form. Add another tablespoon of water if necessary.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and form into a ball. Flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Using a knife or a small cookie cutter, cut the dough into small squares or desired shapes.
- Transfer the crackers to the prepared baking sheets.
- Use a skewer or toothpick to poke a small hole in the center of each cracker for a classic look.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crackers are golden and crisp.
- Let cool completely on the baking sheets before serving or storing.
Notes
- These crackers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Feel free to experiment with spices or cheeses for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
