COCKTAIL CHEESE CRACKERS

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My homemade crackers are a breeze to put together and store. For a change of pace, I substitute cheddar cheese for the Swiss. -Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 large egg
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon 2% milk
Optional toppings: poppy seeds, sesame seeds, caraway seeds and dried minced onion

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, whisk together first five ingredients; stir in cheeses. Cut in butter until crumbly. Whisk together egg and cream; gradually add to flour mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball., Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently just until combined, about 10 times. Divide dough in half. Roll each portion into a 12x10-in. rectangle; cut into 2-in. squares. Pierce with a fork. Place 2-in. apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolk and milk; brush over tops. If desired, sprinkle with choice of toppings., Bake until golden brown, 9-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.