SPICY CHEESE CRACKERS

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Making cheese crackers usually means it's party time at our families' houses. My brothers frequently try to sneak them behind our mom's back just to get a reaction out of her. -Donna Lindecamp, Morganton, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 32 crackers.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1 to 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream

Steps:

Place the cheese, flour, salt and pepper flakes in a food processor; process until blended. Add butter; pulse until butter is the size of peas. While pulsing, add just enough cream to form moist crumbs. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. holiday-shaped cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Reroll scraps and repeat., Bake at 350° until golden brown, 13-17 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.