Description
Crunchy, golden homemade Cheez-Its with bold sharp cheddar flavor, a buttery bite, and a perfectly salty finish. Trust me, you’re going to love this.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, then line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the grated cheddar, cold cubed butter, flour, and fine salt to a food processor, pulse until the mixture is sandy and evenly crumbly. Drizzle in ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and pulse just until the dough comes together.
- Lightly flour your work surface and gather your baking sheet nearby so everything is ready.
- Roll the dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Use a pastry wheel or pizza cutter to cut small squares. Poke a small hole in the center of each square with a skewer or straw.
- Transfer the squares to the prepared baking sheet, sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until puffed and golden at the edges.
- Cool the crackers on the pan until they crisp fully as they cool.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, then store any leftovers in an airtight container.
Notes
- Grate cheese fresh for the best melt and flavor.
- Chill dough briefly if it gets soft while rolling to keep edges neat.
- For extra crunch, bake 1 to 2 minutes longer while watching closely.
- Use the center hole to vent steam so the crackers stay crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1/6 batch, roughly 18 to 20 crackers
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: homemade cheez-its, cheddar crackers, cheese crackers, snack, baked crackers, easy appetizer, kid friendly