Description
Warm, buttery, and packed with sharp cheddar flavor, these homemade cheese crackers are perfect for lunchboxes, parties, or as a snack with tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 2–4 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and fine sea salt until well combined.
- Add the cold unsalted butter cubes to the flour mixture and cut into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
- Gradually add 2–4 tablespoons of cold water until the dough starts to come together.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the chilled dough into a thin rectangle (1/16 to 1/8 inch thick).
- Cut into desired cracker shapes and poke holes to prevent puffing.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until deeply golden brown and crisp, rotating halfway through.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before storing.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding garlic powder or fresh herbs to the dough. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheese crackers, homemade snacks, easy recipes, party food, vegetarian snacks