Crispy Cheese Herb Snack (Printable)
Ultra-crispy baked bites packed with sharp cheddar, Parmesan, and fresh chives for an irresistible snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Cheese & Flavor
04 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
05 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and diced
07 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
08 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
→ To Finish
10 - 1 to 2 tablespoons cold water
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and fine sea salt until evenly distributed.
03 - Add the shredded cheddar, grated Parmesan, cold diced butter, chopped chives, smoked paprika, and garlic powder to the dry mixture. Work with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Drizzle in cold water one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough just comes together and holds its shape without being sticky.
05 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll to an even 1/8-inch thickness using a rolling pin.
06 - Cut into 2-inch squares or desired shapes using a knife or cookie cutter. Place the pieces onto the prepared baking sheet with slight spacing between them.
07 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until the pieces are golden brown and crisp at the edges.
08 - Transfer to a cooling rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They come together in under half an hour with ingredients you probably already have
- The crisp edges and soft cheesy centers make them absolutely impossible to stop eating
02 -
- Overworking the dough once water is added makes the cheese pieces gummy instead of crispy
- Rolling the dough thicker than 1/8 inch is the number one reason these turn out soft in the center
03 -
- Freeze the butter for fifteen minutes before dicing it so it stays rock hard while you work it into the flour
- Use the large holes on your box grater for the cheddar instead of buying pre-shredded, since pre-shredded cheese is coated in anti-caking powder that can affect crispness