Sarah from All Our Fingers in the Pie was our February 2013 Daring Bakers’ host and she challenged us to use our creativity in making our own Crisp Flatbreads and Crackers!
A few weeks ago I was in a snacking mood. Nothing in the cupboard suited my craving, and I was too lazy to drive to the store. So, to the internet I turned, and found a recipe for homemade Cheez-its! Yes- that is what I wanted! 30 minutes later, Nick and I were snacking on homemade cheese crackers. I’ve now made this recipe twice, and I know it’s one that will make a regular appearance in our cupboard!
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Cheese Crackers
Recipe lightly adapted from Smitten Kitchen
6 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
1/8 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup flour
Sea salt for sprinkling on top (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
In a food processor, combine the cheese, butter, table salt, garlic powder, and flour. Let the machine run until everything comes together and forms a ball of dough. Remove the dough and knead it a few times (this just gets any bits and pieces incorporated). Split the dough in half (doesn’t have to be exact, I just find it easier to work with a portion of the dough). On a lightly floured surface, roll out one half of the dough, to about 1/8 of an inch thick. Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter (you could also use small cookie cutters if you wanted to make certain shapes, like goldfish!), cut the dough into 1 inch squares (they don’t have to be this exact size- mine never are!). Transfer the squares onto the prepared cookie sheet (I used an offset spatula for this, that way I could move multiple pieces at a time and not have to touch them). The crackers will puff up a little, but they don’t spread, so you can line them up pretty close to each other on the cookie sheet. Continue cutting out the crackers until all the dough has been used. Using a fork or a toothpick, prick the tops of the crackers, then sprinkle with sea salt (if using. We like salt, so I did this step).
Bake in a preheated oven for 10-13 minutes or until the crackers are a light brown. The time will depend on how big the crackers are (I had a few small crackers that baked faster, so I had to move them off the cookie sheet before the rest were done). Once the crackers are done, remove them from the oven and let cool. Once completely cool, store in a zip-lock bag or a plastic container. Enjoy!
Note: You can use any cheddar cheese that you like. The 1st batch I made, I used a pre-shredded Colby and Cheddar mix. The 2nd batch I used a pre-shredded Fiesta blend.
I’m linked at: 2 Girls and a Party, Semi Homemade Mom, Hungry Little Girl, Lady Behind the Curtain, Cheerios and Lattes, Pamela’s Heavenly Treats, Addicted to Recipes, The Busy Bee’s, Chocolate, Chocolate & More.
Made with love, not calories!
They look yummy
Thank you Aisha! They are yummy!
What a great idea! Saw your link at Two Girls and a Party! ~Meghan from The Tasty Fork
Thanks Meghan!
Homemade crackers are a fun treat (and so easy).
Good idea!
I agree Cher! I’m looking forward to making these cheese crackers again, and again!
Beautiful cheese crackers! They look delicious
Thank you! They are delicious (we are still snacking on them)!
I’ve never tried cheez-it, but I’d like to try those, they look great!
Marilyne, you should try them. They are really good- and you can use whatever cheddar cheese (or blend of cheeses) that you like!
These look delicious. So glad you made them for us. Thank you for participating in this challenge.
Sarah, thank you for being our hostess! This was so much fun to make homemade crackers!
Shut the front door! Seriously? I have to make these – I cannot believe they are so easy to do. My husband and grandson go through these like crazy, especially after a particularly long rough housing session, and I pay $5 a box for these things! $5! Thanks so much for being on Wednesday Extravaganza! When I post about my efforts, I will link back to you!
Kelli, Wow! I guess it’s been a while since I bought crackers at the store. I didn’t realize they are that expensive. These are super easy to make, and sadly, are even easier to eat!!!
What a great cracker. I would love to snack on these. Thanks for sharing on Thursdays Treasures.
Thanks Christie- they are delicious and that makes it hard to stop at just eating a few!
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Awesome! I will be making these for my kiddies! Thanks for sharing! You are being featured on tomorrow, make sure to come by Pamela’s Heavenly Treats and get your featured button! Thanks for linking up, cant wait to see what you link up tomorrow!
Pamela, I hope your kids like them as much as we do! Even my mom likes them, and she doesn’t care for cheddar cheese. Thank you for featuring me- what an honor!
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