Savory Cheddar Crackers

Name: Savory Cheddar Crackers
Ingredients: 1 stick Butter, Softened; 1- 1/2 ounce, weight Cream Cheese, Softened; 1/4 cups Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 1 Tablespoon Sun-dried Tomatoes In Oil, Patted Dry And Minced; 1 teaspoon Crushed Dried Basil; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder, Or To Taste; 1/2 teaspoons Salt, Or To Taste; 1 cup Flour

8 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

1 stick Butter, Softened
1- 1/2 ounce, weight Cream Cheese, Softened
1/4 cups Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 Tablespoon Sun-dried Tomatoes In Oil, Patted Dry And Minced
1 teaspoon Crushed Dried Basil
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder, Or To Taste
1/2 teaspoons Salt, Or To Taste
1 cup Flour

Directions

1

In a mixing bowl, cream together all of the ingredients except the flour.
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Stir in flour with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.
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Shape dough into a flattened disk; wrap and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours.
4

Preheat oven to 350F.
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After its well chilled, set out dough to soften slightly.
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Roll out until its about 1/4 thick on a lightly floured surface and cut into cracker shapes.
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(I used a fish-shaped cookie cutter to simulate gourmet goldfish.
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Twas a gift from my sister.
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I love fish.
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I love my sister.)
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Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly browned.
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Transfer to wire racks; cool completely.
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Recipe adapted from Ann Clark Ltd., The Cookie Cutter People From Vermont.
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NOTE: These crackers are softer and flakier and tend to break easily when cut into large fish shapes.
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Use funky cookie cutters at your own risk.