CHEDDAR CHEESE CRACKERS

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Provided by lazy gourmet

Categories Cheese

Time 3h12m

Yield 40 crackers, 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

Combine cheese and butter in food processor; pulse till well blended.
Add flour, sugar, salt and cayenne; pulse several times until well mixed. Add water; pulse until mixture comes together and forms a dough.
Turn dough out onto a clean surface and knead until smooth. Form into a ball, divide in half and shape each half into a 8 inch log. Wrap each in plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
Heat oven to 375. Spray 2 baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray. Remove dough logs and slice into 1/4 in disks and place on prepared baking sheets. Prick top of crackers with a toothpick a few times. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until just golden on the edge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.5, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 12.1, Sodium 64.7, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 1.9