Crispy Cheeto Cheese Crackers (Printable)

Cheesy, crunchy crackers combining crushed Cheetos with sharp cheddar—an irresistible homemade snack for parties and movie nights.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese Mixture

01 - 1.5 cups crushed Cheetos, finely processed
02 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
04 - 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - Pinch of cayenne pepper

→ Dough

07 - 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine crushed Cheetos, grated cheddar cheese, softened butter, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and baking powder.
04 - Add flour mixture to cheese mixture and stir until a coarse dough forms.
05 - Gradually add cold water one tablespoon at a time, mixing until dough just comes together. Dough should be firm but not sticky.
06 - Roll dough to 0.25-inch thickness between two sheets of parchment paper.
07 - Cut dough into 1-inch squares or use a small cookie cutter for decorative shapes. Transfer to prepared baking sheet with slight spacing between pieces.
08 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms your favorite junk food into a homemade snack that actually impresses guests.
  • The dough comes together in minutes and bakes fast enough for last minute cravings.
  • You get all the cheesy crunch without any artificial aftertaste or guilt.
  • Kids and adults both lose their minds over these at parties.
02 -
  • Dont add too much water or the dough will be sticky and hard to roll out.
  • Let the crackers cool completely before storing, or they will soften in the container.
  • If the dough cracks while rolling, press it back together and keep going.
03 -
  • Freeze the rolled dough for 10 minutes before cutting if its too soft to handle.
  • Use a pizza cutter for quick, straight cuts instead of a knife.
  • Crush the Cheetos in a food processor for the finest, most even texture.
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