Description
A crunchy and flavorful snack perfect for parties or as a tasty treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 to 6 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, cayenne pepper, paprika, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture and work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thickness.
- Cut the dough into squares or your desired shape and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Let the crackers cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- For longer storage, freeze the baked crackers for up to three months.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cracker
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Spicy Cheddar Crackers, Snack Recipe, Homemade Crackers