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Easy Homemade Cheddar Cheese Crackers

A stack of golden, crispy homemade cheese crackers piled high on a white plate.
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Make crispy cheddar cheese crackers at home that taste better than the store-bought kind using only four main ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, pulse the flour and salt together.
  2. Add the cold butter pieces to the flour mixture. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add the shredded cheddar cheese. Pulse until the dough just starts to come together. Do not overmix.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead briefly a few times until it forms a cohesive ball.
  5. Divide the dough in half. Roll each half out very thinly between two sheets of parchment paper to about 1/16 inch thickness.
  6. Chill both dough sheets in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Remove one dough sheet and peel off the top parchment paper. Cut the dough into small squares or desired cracker shapes using a knife or pizza cutter.
  9. Transfer the crackers to the prepared baking sheets. Prick each cracker a few times with a fork.
  10. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the crackers are crisp. Baking time varies based on thickness.
  11. Let the crackers cool completely on the baking sheet; they will crisp up as they cool.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder or onion powder to the dry ingredients.
  • If you prefer a darker color, brush the tops lightly with an egg wash before baking.
  • Store cooled crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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