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TREAT!
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 ounce extra sharp cheddar cheese (you
can also use mild, sharp or white cheddar)
• 1/4 cup salted butter, softened
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cold water
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In a large bowl with an electric hand mixer, stand
mixer, or food processor beat together the butter
and cheese until softened and combined.
2. Add the flour and continue to mix until slightly
dry and crumbly. Add water and continue to mix
until combined and the dough comes together.
3. Form the dough into 2 balls and wrap each
ball in plastic wrap. Let the dough chill in the
refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line 2 baking
sheets with parchment paper. Lightly flour a
surface and roll each dough ball to 1/4” thickness.
Cut into 1” squares and place on prepared baking
sheet. Use a small skewer or chopstick to poke a
hole in the center of each square. Top with sea salt
flakes (optional).
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a golden brown.
If you want your cheese crackers to be extra
crunchy, continue baking for another 1-2 minutes
but be careful not to burn. Remove from the oven
and transfer to a cooling rack. Cool completely and
enjoy! Makes 8 servings.
Recipe Notes: Store crackers in an airtight
container or large Ziplock bag for up to 1 week.
Since they are made with real cheese and butter,
HOMEMADE they may lose their crunchiness if not stored
properly. You can also store in the refrigerator to
ensure they keep crunchy.
CHEESE
CRACKERS
These homemade cheese crackers are made
with just 4 ingredients and taste even better
than store-bought Cheez-Its! They are crunchy
and buttery with a sharp cheddar cheese flavor.
They’re perfect for lunch boxes, to-go snacks, or
cocktail hour! Kathryn is our resident foodie, she lives in Las
Palmas Ranch with her husband and two young
daughters. For more information about this recipe
visit: www.kathrynskitchenblog.com
BY KATHRYN DONANGELO, LAS PALMAS II
50 July 2024
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