Servings 40 cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temp
- 2 cups freshly grated cheddar cheese, at room temp
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Everything bagel seasoning, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In the bowl of a food processor, add the butter, cheese and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Pulse until combined.
- Add the baking powder and flour and continue pulsing just until the dough becomes cohesive.
- Attach your preferred disc to the cookie press then use an ice cream scoop to fill it with the dough.
- Press out the dough from the cookie press onto a nonstick baking sheet, spacing the cookies at least 1 inch apart. Sprinkle the tips with the Everything bagel seasoning (optional).
- Bake the cookies until they are set around the edges, 7 to 9 minutes. Remove them from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- IMPORTANT: You MUST press the cookies onto an UNLINED nonstick baking sheet. You cannot line it with parchment paper because it’s too slippery and the dough won’t stick to the surface.
- Flavor Options: Traditional Southern Cheese Crackers are very simple, but I like the addition of Everything seasoning on top for flavor and appearance. You can add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder or paprika to the dough when you’re blending it if you want to increase the flavor of the cookies themselves.
- These are such a fun option for cocktail hour or a fun, unique addition to a charcuterie board.
- To make ahead: Press and refrigerate unbaked crackers for up to 1 day.
- To freeze: To freeze unbaked crackers, press onto a baking sheet, freeze until solid, then transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag. Bake directly from frozen, adding 3–5 minutes to the bake time. To freeze baked crackers, cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 1 month.
- To store: Store baked crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 5 days. For the best flavor and texture, enjoy them within the first 2 days.
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