Description
Make delicious homemade cheddar crackers that are kid-friendly and easy to prepare. This recipe is perfect for busy parents looking for a simple, nutritious snack that appeals to little ones.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2–4 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine the flour, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and cold butter cubes. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add 2 tablespoons of cold water and pulse again. Continue adding water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough out to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- Use a cookie cutter or a knife to cut the dough into desired shapes (squares, circles, or fun shapes for kids).
- Carefully transfer the cut crackers to the prepared baking sheet. You can prick each cracker with a fork a few times to prevent puffing.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crackers are golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For extra cheesy flavor, sprinkle a little extra grated cheese on top before baking.
- If you don’t have a food processor, you can cut the butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or your fingertips until crumbly, then mix in the water.
- Store leftover crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 10 crackers
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg