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
Total Time
Prep: 45 min. Bake: 15 min./batch + cooling
Makes
7 dozen
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
Directions
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.
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