Description
These homemade cheese crackers are buttery, crisp, and packed with sharp cheddar flavor. Quick to make with simple pantry staples, they’re the perfect snack for any time of day and far better than store-bought.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika or chili powder (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup (100 g) sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
- 2–3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and paprika.
- Cut in cold butter using fingers or pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in grated cheese.
- Add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until dough comes together.
- Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 15–20 minutes.
- Roll dough to 1/8-inch (3 mm) thickness on a floured surface.
- Cut into small squares or shapes and transfer to baking sheet.
- Prick each cracker with a fork to prevent puffing.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Cool completely on the pan to crisp up.
Notes
- Try different cheeses like Parmesan or Gruyère for variety.
- Add cayenne for a spicy kick or sprinkle seeds/herbs for extra flavor.
- Roll thinner for crispier crackers, thicker for a more buttery texture.
- Dough can be frozen and baked later.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 crackers
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
