Cheddar Snack Bites (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
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2–3 tablespoons ice water, add if needed
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1 cup all-purpose flour, measured and leveled
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
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4 tablespoons salted butter, let it get soft
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8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded up
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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After baking, grab the tray from the oven and let everything sit right on the pan until totally cool. Pop them in a jar or container with a lid if you want to save some for later.
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Set the little dough squares on the baking tray you prepped earlier. Leave a bit of space between each one. Bake until the edges look a little golden and they're nice and crispy—should take about 12–16 minutes.
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Cut your dough into 1-inch squares using a knife or pizza cutter. Stick a little hole in the center of each one with a toothpick or skewer.
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Dust your countertop with flour first. Split the cooled dough in two, rolling each chunk out so it's about 1/8–1/4 inch thick.
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Get your oven going at 350°F (177°C). While it heats up, lay parchment paper on your baking tray.
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Scoop your dough onto some plastic wrap, pat it into a flat circle, wrap it tight, and let it hang out in the fridge for at least an hour.
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Next, with your food processor, pour in one tablespoon of ice water at a time and pulse just until the dough starts coming together. If it's still a little dry, add another dash.
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Toss the flour into your food processor and pulse a few times. You're looking for the dough to look sort of sandy or crumbly.
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Throw the shredded cheddar, soft butter, seasoned salt, and garlic powder in your food processor. Pulse until the mix gets crumbly.
# Helpful Notes:
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Chilling helps you roll the dough super thin and keeps your crackers crispy.