CHEESE ANIMAL CRACKERS

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Categories     Milk/Cream     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Parmesan     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 6 dozen crackers

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (3-oz) piece Parmigiano-Reggiano, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1/2 cup)
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour plus additional for dusting
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons lightly beaten egg (from 1 large)
Special Equipment
1- to 2-inch animal-shaped cookie cutters*

Steps:

  • Pulse cheese in a food processor until finely ground, then transfer to a bowl. Whisk in flour, baking powder, and salt, then blend in butter with your fingertips or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Form a well in center of flour mixture and add milk and egg, then stir with a wooden spoon until a dough forms.
  • Gently knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth, about 2 minutes. Chill dough in a sealed plastic bag, 1 hour.
  • Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Divide dough in half and roll out into 2 (12-inch) rounds (less than 1/16 inch thick) on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin. Cut out as many crackers as possible from dough with cutters and transfer to 2 large baking sheets, arranging crackers about 1/4 inch apart. Discard remaining dough. (Do not reroll scraps; crackers would be tough.)
  • Bake crackers, switching position of sheets and rotating them 180 degrees halfway through baking, until undersides are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. (Crackers positioned near edges of pan may need to be removed first.) Cool crackers completely on sheets on a rack, about 15 minutes.
  • *Available at foosecookiecutters.com.

Clyde Davis
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I've been making these cheese animal crackers for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect snack for parties or just for a quick bite. I highly recommend them.


Humaun Azad
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These cheese animal crackers are the perfect after-school snack. They're cheesy, crunchy, and just the right amount of salty. My kids love them and they're easy to make.


Stephanie Hutton
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I made these cheese animal crackers for my son's birthday party and they were a huge hit. The kids loved them and they were so easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Jimmie Crabtree
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These cheese animal crackers are a bit too cheesy for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with less cheese.


Ataur Rahman
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I've made these cheese animal crackers several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're a great way to use up leftover cheese and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Charles Elochukwu (Messi jnr)
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These cheese animal crackers are the perfect snack for on the go. They're cheesy, crunchy, and just the right amount of salty. I always keep a bag of these in my car for when I'm feeling hungry.


Costean Ionu»õ
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I made these cheese animal crackers with my daughter and we had a lot of fun. They were easy to make and they turned out great. We will definitely be making these again soon.


Md: Nime
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These cheese animal crackers are a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with a little more seasoning.


belal aly
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I've been making these cheese animal crackers for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect snack for parties or just for a quick bite. I highly recommend them.


Afif Sohag Khan
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These cheese animal crackers are the perfect after-school snack. They're cheesy, crunchy, and just the right amount of salty. My kids love them and they're easy to make.


Aafandyar Waraich
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I made these cheese animal crackers for my son's birthday party and they were a huge hit. The kids loved them and they were so easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Ksmoke
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These cheese animal crackers were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with a little more butter.


Zoqsie Skidmore
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I've made these cheese animal crackers several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're a great way to use up leftover cheese and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


MD Hasib Khan
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These cheese animal crackers are the perfect snack for kids and adults alike. They're cheesy, crispy, and just the right amount of salty. I highly recommend them.


Samim Khan
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I made these cheese animal crackers with my granddaughter and we had a lot of fun. They were easy to make and they turned out great. We will definitely be making these again soon.


Sushil Mahato
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These cheese animal crackers were a bit too cheesy for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with less cheese.


Danielle Baker
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I'm not a big fan of cheese crackers, but these were actually really good. The cheese flavor was subtle and the crackers were crispy. I would definitely make these again.


Hobbit Life
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I made these cheese animal crackers for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They were cheesy, crunchy, and just the right amount of salty.


Alex Oreo
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These cheese animal crackers were a hit with my kids! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making these again.