Cheese Herb Crispy Crackers (Printable Version)

Crispy crackers combining sharp cheddar and fragrant herbs, perfect for flavorful snacking or dips.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Cheese

04 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
05 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

→ Herbs

06 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
09 - 3 to 4 tablespoons cold water

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and black pepper. Add grated cheddar, Parmesan, chives, and thyme. Mix to distribute evenly.
03 - Add cold butter cubes. Using a pastry cutter or fingertips, rub butter into dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Drizzle in cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until dough just comes together. Do not overwork.
05 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out to 1/8-inch thickness.
06 - Cut into 1-inch squares or desired shapes. Place crackers on prepared baking sheet, spacing slightly apart.
07 - Use a fork to prick each cracker.
08 - Bake 18 to 22 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Cool on a wire rack.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're buttery and crispy without any fuss or fancy equipment.
  • The flavor is bold enough to stand alone but pairs beautifully with everything from cheese boards to afternoon tea.
  • A batch comes together in under an hour, and they stay fresh for days in an airtight container.
02 -
  • Overworking the dough is the most common mistake, turning crispy crackers into tough, dense ones—mix just until combined.
  • Using truly cold butter and cold water makes all the difference between a cracker that's merely good and one that's impossibly crispy.
03 -
  • Weigh your flour if possible—it's the most reliable way to get consistent, predictable results every time.
  • Keep all your ingredients, especially the butter and water, genuinely cold; this single habit makes the difference between ordinary and exceptional crackers.
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