Quick and Crispy Cheddar Cheese Crackers Recipe

If you’ve never made homemade cheese crackers before, you’re in for a treat! This easy recipe delivers that classic crunch and bold flavor of store-bought cheese crackers, but without the preservatives and with a whole lot more satisfaction.

Prep Time15

Cook Time12

cooling time30

Total Time57

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: afterschool snack, budget recipe, copycat, Gameday food, snack

Servings: 1-inch crackers

Calories: 24kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

Ingredients

1 ½ Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded (avoid pre-shredded cheese for the best result)
¾ Cup All-Purpose Flour or use whole wheat flour for added whole grains
4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter cold and cubed
½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
¼ Teaspoon Onion Powder
¼ Teaspoon Kosher Salt or sea salt
⅛ Teaspoon Black Pepper optional, but it adds a nice kick
1–2 Tablespoons Water as needed

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Dough
In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the shredded cheddar cheese, flour, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper until the mixture resembles pie dough crumbs. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time and pulse just until the dough forms a ball.
1 ½ Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, ¾ Cup All-Purpose Flour, 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder, ¼ Teaspoon Onion Powder, ¼ Teaspoon Kosher Salt, ⅛ Teaspoon Black Pepper
Tip: If the dough feels too sticky, sprinkle in a little extra flour.
Step 2: Chill
Wrap the piece of dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This helps firm up the dough and gives you a better texture.
Step 3: Roll and Cut
On a lightly floured work surface, roll dough to about ⅛-inch thickness. Use a pizza cutter, fluted pastry wheel, or small cookie cutter to create fun shapes. For a traditional look, cut into 1-inch squares.
Step 4: Bake
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and arrange the crackers about ½ inch apart. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until they’re puffed and golden brown.
Bake time may vary depending on your oven and cracker size, so keep an eye on them!
Step 5: Cool
Transfer crackers to a wire rack to cool completely. They’ll crisp up more as they cool.

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