Description
A delicious homemade version of Cheez-Its that captures the same cheesy flavor and crunch as the store-bought version.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons (½ stick) salted butter, softened
- ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 2–3 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, pulse the shredded cheddar cheese, softened butter, seasoning salt, and garlic powder until the mixture is crumbly.
- Add the flour and pulse until the dough resembles coarse sand.
- Drizzle in the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and continue pulsing until the dough begins to form a ball. Add 1 more tablespoon of water if needed.
- Transfer the dough to a sheet of plastic wrap, shape it into a disc, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut dough in half and roll out each half of the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about ⅛-¼ inch thick.
- Use a sharp knife or a pastry cutter to cut the dough into small squares, approximately 1 inch in size.
- Use the tip of a skewer or a toothpick to poke a hole in the center of each square.
- Arrange the squares on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between each piece.
- Bake for 12-16 minutes, or until the crackers are crisp and lightly golden around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding your favorite herbs or spices to the dough.
- Store the crackers in an airtight container to maintain their crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cracker
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Homemade Cheez-Its, copycat Cheez-It crackers