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homemade goldfish crackers

Homemade Goldfish Crackers: Cheesy, Flaky Fun for All!

Try these homemade goldfish crackers for a cheesy, flaky snack that’s fun for everyone.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crackers
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Substitution: Use white cheddar, Gouda, or Havarti for different flavor profiles.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Prep Note: Use cold, cubed butter for the best results.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitution: Whole wheat flour can be used but will yield denser crackers.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 3-4 tbsp Cold Water
For Topping (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Flaky Sea Salt Sprinkle on top before baking.

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • goldfish-shaped cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, combine sharp cheddar cheese, cold cubed unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Pulse until it resembles coarse sand.
  3. Add cold water gradually and pulse until a cohesive dough forms.
  4. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
  5. Lightly flour your work surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness, and cut out crackers using a goldfish-shaped cutter.
  6. Arrange cut-out crackers on the baking sheet, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and bake for 11-13 minutes.
  7. Allow the crackers to cool completely on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store homemade goldfish crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze in a single layer and transfer to a freezer-safe bag after. Reheat in a preheated oven to restore crispness.

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