Bat Cheese Crackers and Cheddar
Delightful bat-shaped cheese crackers that are perfect for snacking or entertaining, bringing a playful twist to a classic favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup of butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 2 tablespoons of cold water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the softened butter and shredded cheddar cheese until creamy.
- Combine the flour, garlic powder, paprika, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Blend the dry mixture into the cheese mixture by kneading until a cohesive dough forms.
- Add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, to achieve a pliable dough.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut out bat shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet and place the cut crackers on it.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack and enjoy warm.
Notes
These crackers can be served with various dips or incorporated into charcuterie boards for entertaining.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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