Description
Delightful homemade cheese crackers that evoke nostalgic memories, featuring simple ingredients and customizable flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika or cayenne pepper (optional)
- 3–4 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheese, flour, butter, salt, and paprika or cayenne (if using).
- Mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough binds together.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- Cut into desired shapes and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
Chill the butter before mixing for a flakier texture. Experiment with herbs and spices for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheese crackers, homemade snacks, baking, easy recipes
