Description
Delicious homemade Cheez-Its that are easy to make and perfect for snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the shredded cheddar cheese, all-purpose flour, cold cubed butter, salt, paprika, and garlic powder (if using) in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water one tablespoon at a time, pulsing after each addition until the mixture forms a cohesive dough ball.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into 1-inch squares using a pizza cutter or sharp knife. Poke a small hole in the center of each square.
- Place the squares onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden and the crackers are crisp.
- Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Let the dough chill for 20–30 minutes for better texture. Try using different cheese blends for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg