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    Homemade Cheese Crackers

    Snacks Homemade Staples Kid Friendly September 8, 2021 | By Kristen Chidsey | 13 Comments | *This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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    Homemade Cheese Crackers are an easy DIY recipe. This recipe for Copycat Cheez-It Crackers is made with only a handful of ingredients that creates a wholesome snack that your entire family will enjoy! If you or your kids love Cheez-Its, this homemade version is a must-try. It is a simple process and the results are spot on!

    These Homemade Cheese Crackers are made with only a handful of ingredients and create a crispy, crunchy, melt-in-your-mouth cheese cracker reminiscent of Cheez-Its.

    Cheese Crackers make a perfect snack or pair them with a Turkey Club wrap and a Homemade Gogurt for a wholesome lunch on the go.

    Bowl of Homemade Cheese It Crackers


    Homemade is Best

    If you or your kids love Cheez-Its, this copycat recipe is a must-try.

    With just a few ingredients and a food processor, you can easily whip up homemade cheese crackers that are rich, buttery, flaky, and oh so tasty.

    Not only is the recipe for cheese crackers easy, but it is also allergy-friendly and preservative-free. But most importantly, even my kids agree that these Homemade Cheez-Its are better tasting than the store-bought version.

    And because you control the ingredients of the crackers, you can feel a bit better when your child grabs an extra handful-because you know they will!

    Ingredients Needed

    • Cheese: Use any quality sharp cheddar you like, white or yellow. But you must remember to grate the cheese yourself. I can not stress the importance of using freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese. You want to use freshly grated cheese so that these cheese does not contain any anti-caking agents--as this will change the consistency of these crackers.
    • Flour: Use whole wheat, whole white wheat, all-purpose, or a 1:1 Gluten-Free Flour Blend.
    • Butter: Use unsalted, cold butter. Just like biscuits, you want the butter to be distributed into the dough and super cold so that when it hits the heat, the butter melts and pockets of air are created, keeping these crackers light and crispy.
    • Seasonings: A touch of salt and onion powder add just the right flavor to the crackers.

    How To Make Copycat Cheez-Its

    • Fit your food processor with a cheese grater and grate your cheese.
    • Once the cheese is grated, change out the grater blade for the dough hook on your food processor.
    • Add in the butter and seasonings and pulse the dough cheese and butter until it resembles sand.
    Shredded cheddar cheese and butter in a food processor
    • Add in the flour and process until the dough just comes together. Through the opening on food processor lid, add in cold water while the dough is mixing. Mix until just combined. If you happen to not have a food processor, hand grate your cheese and then use 2 forks or pastry cutter to mix the dough.
    • Scoop dough out onto parchment paper, silicone baking sheet, or even wax paper and form into a flattened circle. Place another piece of parchment paper on top of the dough and roll out to about ⅛ inch thick.
    Cheese Cracker dough on parchment paper
    • Allow the dough to chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. This allows the dough to get chilled and the butter to form air pockets in the crackers, keeping them light and crunchy.
    • Using a knife, pizza cutter, or pastry cutter, cut dough into ½ inch strips lengthwise and then repeat width-wise to form ½ inch squares.
    Pizza cutter cutting the cheese crakers into squared.
    • Using, a toothpick or end of a skewer, poke a hole in the center of each cracker. This allows air to escape as the crackers bake, which is another reason these crackers stay light and crispy.
    Poking a toothpick in the middle of a cheese cracker.
    • Bake until crackers are just set and edges slightly browned. Be sure to watch carefully last couple minutes so crackers don't burn.
    Spatula scooping up cheese crackers on cookie sheet

    Storage

    Homemade cheese crackers should be kept in a tightly sealed container for up to 5 days.  You want to be sure to seal the container in which you store the crackers well, as air will cause the crackers to become soft or stale.

    To pack Cheese Crackers in a school lunch, place in snack size sealable bag or small sealed container.

    These Cheese Crackers also freeze well. To freeze crackers, place them in a freezer bag, and seal tight. Store for up to 3 months.

    More Homemade Snacks

    • Homemade Granola Bars
    • Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups
    • Homemade Larabars
    • Instant Pot Yogurt

    If you enjoyed this recipe for Homemade Cheese Crackers, please be sure to leave a comment and review below.

    Bowl of homemade cheese crackers

    Homemade Cheese Crackers

    An easy recipe for copy cat cheese it crackers. 
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Resting Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 22 minutes minutes
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 107kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
    • 4 tablespoons butter
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more for serving
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 cup flour
    • 2 tablespoons cold water
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    Instructions

    • In a food processor, grate the cheese. 
    • Remove the grater from the food processor and put in the dough blade. 
    • Sprinkle the cheese with the salt and onion powder and add in butter. Pulse until butter is distributed throughout cheese and mixture begins to resemble coarse sand.
    • Add in flour and process until dough comes together. Through the opening on food processor lid, add in cold water while the dough is mixing. Mix until just combined.
    • Scoop the dough out onto parchment paper, silicone baking mats, or even wax paper and form into a flattened circle. 
    • Place another piece of parchment paper (or silcone baking mat or wax paper) on top of the dough and roll out to about ⅛ inch thick. 
    • Refrigerate dough for 1 hour.
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Using a knife, pizza cutter, or pastry cutter, cut dough into ½ inch strips lengthwise and then repeat width-wise to form ½ inch squares. Using, a toothpick or end of a skewer, poke a hole in the center of each cracker.
    • Place cheese crackers onto a baking sheet about ½ inch apart from each other. 
    • Bake for 10-13 minutes or until crackers are just set and edges slightly browned. Be sure to watch carefully last couple minutes so crackers don't burn.

    Equipment Needed

    • Food Processor

    Notes

    • Use freshly grated cheese so that these cheese does not contain any anti-caking agents--as this will change the consistency of these crackers.
    • Use a sharp cheddar--both white cheddar or yellow cheddar work.
    • Use whole wheat,  all-purpose flour, or if you need Gluten-Free Cheese Crackers, use an all-purpose cup for cup gluten-free flour.
    • If you happen to not have a food processor, hand grate your cheese and then use 2 forks or pastry cutter to mix the dough.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 41mg | Vitamin A: 230IU | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    This post was originally published in 2018 but was updated with new tips in 2020.

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    Hi, I am Kristen, creator of A Mind "Full" Mom. I believe that making a wholesome family meal does not need to be hard or expensive! I love nothing more than to share with you delicious solutions for your hungry family.

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    1. Gina

      August 03, 2020 at 4:11 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! Thanks for this recipe!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 05, 2020 at 10:25 am

        Thanks for taking the time to leave a review Gina!

        Reply
    2. Melissa Knue

      June 13, 2019 at 10:31 am

      Can you use Almond or Coconut Flour ?

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        June 13, 2019 at 9:00 pm

        Hi Melissa! I have not tried these crackers with either, but have used gluten free flour blend with success. The recipe would significantly change in amounts used for flour if using almond or coconut flour.

        Reply
      • Melissa

        January 16, 2022 at 6:53 pm

        We made these crackers today when my son wanted cheez-its. They were definitely a winner! We used preshredded cheese because that's all we had. We ended up needing to double the water (I'm guessing to counteract the anti-caking agent). Everyone in the family loved these! We made a double batch and ate almost all of it in one afternoon.

        Reply
    3. Liz

      August 31, 2018 at 5:17 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness I love these crackers!!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 31, 2018 at 5:49 pm

        Oh thank you so much! They are quite tasty for sure!

        Reply
    4. Carolyn

      August 31, 2018 at 4:43 pm

      5 stars
      I love the idea of homemade crackers because then you can lower the salt amount! Thanks for an amazing recipe!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 31, 2018 at 5:50 pm

        Yes, and for so many people that is SO important. Always best to be able to control what is in your food!

        Reply
    5. Liren

      August 30, 2018 at 1:30 pm

      5 stars
      I had no idea homemade crackers could be so simple! Can't wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 30, 2018 at 2:46 pm

        So simple!! I hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    6. Barbara

      August 27, 2018 at 4:50 pm

      These look good. I like the nutrition information but there is no serving size indicated. What is a serving? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 27, 2018 at 8:26 pm

        Hi Barbara, the total recipe makes 16 servings--about 18-20 crackers each.

        Reply

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