Healthier Homemade Cheese Crackers
These Healthier Homemade Cheese Crackers are a fun, kid-friendly snack that tastes like a better-for-you version of the store-bought version!
Servings 4 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour or white whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp cold unsalted butter cubed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika optional
- 2-4 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Add shredded cheddar cheese, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cold butter, salt, garlic powder, and paprika to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture looks crumbly and sandy.
- Add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing after each addition, until the dough begins to come together. The dough should hold together when pressed but should not feel sticky.
- Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes. Chilling makes the dough easier to roll and helps the crackers hold their shape.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll dough between two pieces of parchment paper until very thin, about ⅛ inch thick. Cut into small squares with a pizza cutter, knife, or mini cookie cutters.
- Transfer crackers to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12–16 minutes, or until the crackers are lightly golden around the edges and crisp. Smaller crackers may bake faster, so check early.
- Let crackers cool completely on the baking sheet. They will crisp more as they cool.
