These spicy cheese crackers are the perfect combination of cheesy goodness and a kick of heat. Made with simple ingredients, these crackers are easy to make and will be a hit at any gathering. Serve them as a snack, appetizer, or as a side with your favorite soup or stew. Get ready to enjoy a burst of flavors with every bite!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup cold water
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the bowl and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the grated cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Gradually add the cold water, a tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together. You may not need to use all of the water.
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it a few times until it becomes smooth.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each portion into a disk.
- Roll out each disk to about 1/8-inch (3 mm) thickness.
- Use a cookie cutter or a sharp knife to cut the dough into small squares or any desired shape.
- Place the crackers onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crackers are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
- Enjoy these delicious and spicy homemade cheese crackers with your favorite dip or on their own!
