Carrot Cheese Crackers
A recipe for Carrot Cheese Crackers! These light crackers are packed with finely grated carrots and cheese for a delicious savory treat.
Servings 100 Crackers
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons (113 grams) unsalted butter chilled and diced
- 4.5 ounces (128 grams) fresh carrot peeled and finely grated
- 2 ounces (60 grams) Cheddar cheese finely grated
- 0.5 ounce (14 grams) Parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1 large egg yolk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or lightly grease.
- In the bowl of a large food processor fitted with a sharp blade, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the butter and pulse to create a coarse texture with no pieces larger than a pea.
- Add the finely grated carrots, cheddar, parmesan, and egg yolk. Continue to process until the dough comes together.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a thin sheet about 1/8 inch (3 millimeters) thick.
- Cut the sheet into squares about 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) thick. Prick the center of each square with a fork.
- Arrange the squares 1/2 inch (1.25 centimeters) apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden on the bottom, about 13-15 minutes. Allow to cool before removing to plate. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Allow to cool before removing to a plate.
- These Carrot Cheese Crackers are best the day they are made. Store leftovers at room temperature in an airtight container.