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Brooke's Homemade Cheddar Crackers

Brooke's Homemade Cheddar Crackers

Photo by One Hungry Mama

  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Movie Snack
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    One Hungry Mama's Notes: Move over goldfish and bunnies! The recipe for these irresistible crackers, passed down through a dear friend's family, become a favorite to everyone who tries them. They are simple enough...

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Makes about 3 dozen

1/2 cup butter Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 pound extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated (the better the quality, the better the cracker) Ask a question about this ingredient

1 1/2 cup all purpose flour Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In the meantime, cream together butter and cheese.

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  2. Mix flour and salt. Then add flour mixture into cheese and butter mixture. Mix well.

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  3. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten and prick top with a fork. Bake for 12-15 minutes.

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4 Comments on Brooke's Homemade Cheddar Crackers

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I made these for a party and they were a big hit. I used a good-quality New York smoked cheddar, extra sharp. They were extremely easy to make. Thanks so much.

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These crackers are fabulous! I find myself making them frequently on Sunday afternoons, it's a great football snack. Thanks!

Ab_sum Reply

These look like a great idea!

Img_0828 Reply

Lovely photograph! and I am pleasantly surprised with the simplicity of this recipe.

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