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Easy Homemade Cheese Crackers (Cheez-It Copycat) Recipe

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  • Author: Sophia
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 40 one-inch crackers
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Easy Homemade Cheese Crackers are a delightful copycat of classic Cheez-It snacks. Made with sharp cheddar cheese, flour, butter, and yogurt, they offer a crispy, cheesy treat perfect for snacking. The dough is simple to prepare in a food processor, chilled for easy handling, and baked until golden and puffed. Customizable thickness allows for either crispy or softer crackers to suit your preference.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (160g)
  • 8 ounces finely grated sharp cheddar cheese

Wet Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt (adjust as needed)

Instructions

  1. Combine dry ingredients: Pulse the finely grated sharp cheddar cheese, all-purpose flour, and cold unsalted butter pieces in a food processor several times until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Add yogurt and form dough: Add the plain yogurt to the mixture and pulse again for about a minute. The dough will remain crumbly but should hold together when pressed between your fingers.
  3. Shape and chill dough: Remove the dough from the food processor and shape it into a log. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill. This step makes the dough easier to roll out and cut. If stored for longer, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before rolling.
  4. Preheat oven and prepare work surface: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place a sheet of parchment paper on your work surface and lightly sprinkle it with flour to prevent sticking.
  5. Roll out dough: Place the chilled dough in the center of the parchment paper. Roll the dough from the center outward, turning occasionally to maintain even thickness of about 1/8 to 1/4 inch, depending on your preferred crispiness.
  6. Cut crackers: Using a pizza cutter or fluted pastry wheel, cut the dough into one-inch squares. Trim edges for perfect squares. Transfer the entire parchment paper with the cut dough to a cookie sheet, spacing the crackers slightly apart so they don’t touch.
  7. Poke holes: Use the tip of a skewer or chopstick to poke a hole in the center of each cracker. This helps them bake evenly and gives a classic look.
  8. Bake: Bake the crackers for 17-20 minutes or until they turn lightly golden and puffed. Monitor closely to prevent burning as they can quickly go from golden to burnt.
  9. Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let the crackers cool completely on the baking sheet or a wire rack before enjoying.

Notes

  • Adjust the yogurt amount as needed since moisture levels vary by brand—you may need an extra tablespoon if the dough feels too dry.
  • The thickness of the dough affects texture: thinner dough results in crispier crackers, while thicker dough yields softer, chewier crackers.
  • Watch closely during baking to avoid burning, as crackers can quickly go from golden to burnt.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sophiasrecipe.com/easy-homemade-cheese-crackers-cheez-it-copycat-recipe/