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Easy 4-Ingredient Homemade Cheddar Cheese Crackers

A close-up pile of golden brown, crispy, homemade cheese crackers stacked on a light-colored plate.
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Make crispy, cheesy crackers at home with just four simple ingredients. These homemade cheese crackers taste better than store-bought versions and are quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, pulse the flour and salt together.
  2. Add the cold butter pieces and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and pulse until the dough just starts to come together. Do not overmix.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead briefly, just until it forms a cohesive ball.
  5. Divide the dough in half. Wrap each half in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one piece of dough very thinly, about 1/16 inch thick, for maximum crispiness.
  8. Use a small cookie cutter or knife to cut the dough into desired cracker shapes.
  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, rotating the sheets halfway through, until the edges are lightly golden brown and the crackers are crisp.
  11. Let the crackers cool completely on the baking sheets before serving. They will crisp up further as they cool.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or garlic powder to the dry ingredients for Southern Style Cheese Crackers.
  • If you want a lower-carb option, substitute almond flour for the all-purpose flour, but you may need to add a tablespoon of cold water to help the dough come together.
  • Roll the dough as thin as you can manage; this step is key for achieving a store-bought cracker crunch.

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