HONEY-KISSED SAVORY SHORTBREAD CRACKERS

Honey-Kissed Savory Shortbread Crackers image

It may seem like a lot of work to make homemade crackers. However, after you've tasted these sweet and savory crackers, I think you'll admit that it's worth every minute. They're crispy, cheesy, salty and have a lovely honey finish. They are basically cracker perfection. -Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup grated shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon honey
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter for 2 minutes. Mix in parsley. In another bowl, whisk flour, sugar, paprika, kosher salt, garlic powder and pepper. Add cheese; toss to coat. Add to butter mixture alternately with cream, beating until mixture comes together. Divide dough into 3 portions., On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 1-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Reroll and chill scraps as needed. Bake until crisp, 15-20 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks., In a microwave, melt butter and honey; stir until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth; fold in parsley. Top crackers with honey mixture; if desired, sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let stand until set. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.