# Cheese Crackers

This recipe shows how to make crispy, crunchy cheese crackers at home using simple ingredients.

- Total time: 40 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Snack
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 8 ounces shredded extra sharp Cabot cheddar cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose unbleached flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, cold
- 2 tablespoons cold water

## Instructions

1. Shred an 8-ounce block of extra sharp Cabot cheddar cheese.
2. In a food processor, combine the shredded cheese, 1 cup of all-purpose unbleached flour, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
3. Add 4 tablespoons of cold, cubed salted butter to the food processor.
4. Pulse until the mixture resembles grated parmesan cheese.
5. Add 2 tablespoons of cold water and mix until a dough forms.
6. Turn the dough out onto a clean surface, form it into a rectangle, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
7. Roll out the chilled dough on a piece of parchment paper to about ⅛ inch thickness.
8. Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut the dough into small squares.
9. Place the squares onto a baking sheet.
10. Prick each square in the center with a toothpick or skewer.
11. Bake at 350°F for 17-20 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
12. Let the crackers cool on the baking sheet for an hour or two, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
13. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

## Equipment

- food processor
- parchment paper
- baking sheet
- knife or pizza cutter

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2VskLdg/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/13f8f343-0c3c-449d-b146-12f6670d1002
- Extracted: 2025-03-12

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