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Homemade Cheese Crackers

Homemade Cheese Crackers (Easy Toddler Snack Recipe)

Golden, crispy, cheesy, and made with just a few pantry staples, these Homemade Cheese Crackers are a fun and healthy alternative to store-bought crackers. Perfect for toddlers, lunchboxes, picnics, snack boxes, and after-school treats, they're easy to make in under an hour and can be cut into adorable shapes kids love.
Whether you're planning a family picnic, looking for healthy toddler snacks, or simply want a homemade cracker recipe without preservatives, these cheesy crackers are sure to become a family favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl or food processor
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment paper
  • Small cookie cutters
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder optional
  • 4 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 2-3 tbsp cold water
  • ½ tsp dried oregano optional
  • ¼ tsp paprika optional
  • 1 tbsp grated Parmesan optional
  • Pinch of black pepper (for older children) optional

Instructions
 

  • Warm up the oven
    Set your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a tray with baking paper.
  • Build the dough
    Combine flour, cheese, salt, butter, and garlic powder in a bowl.
    Rub the mixture between your fingers or pulse in a food processor until it looks like fine crumbs.
    Slowly add cold water, one spoon at a time, until it forms a soft dough. Try not to overmix.
  • Let it rest
    Wrap the dough and place it in the fridge for around 15–20 minutes.
    This helps it firm up so rolling becomes easier and cleaner.
  • Roll it out
    Lightly dust your surface with flour.
    Roll the dough evenly until it’s about 3 mm (⅛ inch) thick.
    If you want extra crunch, go slightly thinner.
  • Shape your crackers
    Use cookie cutters to make fun shapes like: Stars, Hearts, Circles, Squares, Animals
    For classic-style crackers, prick small holes with a fork.
  • Bake until golden
    Place shapes on the tray and bake for 12–15 minutes.
    You’re looking for lightly browned edges and a firm texture.
  • Cool completely
    Move them to a rack and let them cool fully — they crisp up as they rest.

Notes

Please note: The nutritional information provided is an estimate, calculated using an online nutrition calculator.
 
Nutritional Facts/serving (= about 10 crackers)
Calories: 120 kcal | Fat: 7g | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g