Cheese Cookies (3 Ingredients!) – Wholesome Deliciousness

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These cheese crackers Reminiscent of the bright orange cookies you grew up eating (Cheez-Its!), but this version is made with nutritious ingredients and real cheese as a base! Biscuits might sound like a lot to make from scratch, but I think you’ll be surprised how easy this cheddar biscuit recipe is.In fact, you can make them with only 3 main ingredients (like mine Flaxseed Cookies) – but I recommend the fourth for extra cheesiness!

Ingredients and Substitutes

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for homemade cheese crackers, the role each ingredient plays in the recipe, and substitution options.For measurements, see recipe card below.

• cheddar cheese – This is the base for baking cheddar biscuits. It gives them a rich real cheese flavor. I used mild cheddar, but white cheddar or sharp cheddar would work too. You can also use any other semi-hard or hard cheese, such as Parmesan or Gruyere, for a different flavor.
• Wholesome Delicious Blanched Almond Flour – Some brands are coarse, but this one is super finely ground to achieve the ideal texture for cookies. Plus, using almond flour means these cheese crackers are protein-packed, gluten-free, low-carb, and healthier than using all-purpose flour!This almond flour is the same as the almond flour that I make three ingredients Almond Flour Cookiesalso.
• Egg – It acts as a binder to keep the dough together.I haven’t tried this cheese cracker recipe yet egg substitutebut if you try one of these, let me know how it goes.
• sea ​​salt
• nutritional yeast – This is optional, but if you can get it, just a tablespoon of this secret ingredient will add to the cheese flavor. this is my favorite brand.

How to Make Cheese Crackers

This section shows how to make baked cheese crackers, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique to help you visualize it.For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see recipe card below.

1. Melt the cheese. use a microwave or double boiler Heat the cheese on the stove until smooth and easy to stir.
2. Mix other ingredients. Whisk together almond flour, sea salt, and nutritional yeast (if using). Add eggs and beat until combined. The mixture will become crumbly.

3. Form the dough. Add melted cheddar cheese and flour mixture to a bowl. Knead with your hands, squeezing with your fingers, until a homogeneous dough forms. Form the dough into a ball. (May need to be refrigerated if too sticky.)
4. Roll out the biscuits and cut them open. Lightly grease two sheets of parchment paper and place the dough between them.use one rolling pin Make a very thin rectangle, then cut into 1-inch squares or rectangles, and place on bakeware Line with parchment paper (or silicone mat). Pierce with a fork or toothpick to prevent bubbling.

5. bake. Bake the cheese biscuits in the oven until golden brown around the edges. If there is oil on the surface of the cookies after baking, pat dry with paper towels. Let cool completely to room temperature – they will crisp up as they cool.

Tips for the Best Cheese Crackers

With just 3 ingredients, these cookies are fairly easy to make, but here are a few tips I’ve learned along the way to make sure they turn out perfectly every time!

• Don’t worry about the oil problem. You may notice some oil separation as you melt the cheese. It doesn’t matter! Just whisk it together as best you can.
• It’s easier if you have a food processor. This will make it easier to combine all the dough ingredients, but it’s not necessary. I’ve done it in two ways, manually and using a processor.
• Reheat dough slightly if needed. If the cheese hardens before it’s fully incorporated into the flour mixture, you can microwave it for 10-15 seconds to soften it.
• If the dough is sticky, let it cool down. Put the dough in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to make it easier to roll out.If it is still difficult to cooperate Check out my tips in my Pizza for Dummies post.
• Roll out the dough thin. The thinner you roll out the cookie dough, the crispier your cookies will be! So, try to make it as thin as possible.
• A pizza cutter can come in handy. It’s not necessary (a sharp knife will do), but a reader recommended a pizza knife, which can be a super quick way to cube the dough. A pastry wheel Also works the same way.
• Don’t waste dough. After cutting the cubes, you will inevitably end up with strips of dough. Don’t throw them out. Instead, form into a ball, roll out again, and cut more cookies.
• Use the oven door trick to make them crispier. If you want them extra crispy, turn off the oven when the cheese crackers are just golden brown. Then, leave them in the oven, with the oven off and propped open with a wooden spoon, for extra crispiness.

storage instructions

• shop: Cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 2-3 days. The time may vary depending on the temperature of the kitchen. You can refrigerate them to extend shelf life up to 1 week, but they will soften in the refrigerator. If the cookies are softening (whether in the refrigerator or not), you can put them in the oven to crisp them up. Just pop it in a 300°F oven until warm, then let cool completely. Just be careful not to over bake!
• freeze: Cool completely, then transfer to a zip lock bag or container and store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months. Line the cookie layers with parchment paper so they don’t stick together.

What to Serve with Cheese Cookies

Homemade cheese crackers are the perfect snack on their own, but there are other ways to enjoy them:

• charcuterie board – Serve these crackers on a plate with cheese, meats, fresh fruits and vegetables as a party appetizer.look at mine charcuterie board Go low carb if you need it.
• decline – use them as shovels Spinach Artichoke DipFast Cold Crab Dipor even a Cheese Balls.
• spread – Top cheese crackers with nut butter, your favorite jam, or even head.
• sandwich – these can even be an easy side dish to your favorite lunch sandwich! A chicken salad Sandwiches are a great combo.
• soup and salad – Cheese crackers are great for crushing and spreading on top Soup or salad As a crunchy topping~

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Cheese Cookies (3 Ingredients!)

This 3-ingredient cheese cracker recipe is similar to homemade Cheez-Its, but better for you! They’re cheesy, crunchy and naturally gluten-free.

Prepare: 15 minute

chef: 10 minute

cooling time 15 minute

all: 40 minute

Serving Size: 8 (Adjust according to recipe ratio)

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1. Melt Cheddar Cheese in the Microwave or Freezer double boiler on the stove until smooth and easy to stir. It will release some oil and that’s ok, but try to whisk it all together.

2. Meanwhile, whisk together the almond flour, sea salt, and nutritional yeast (if using). Add eggs and beat until combined. The mixture will become crumbly.

3. Put the melted cheddar cheese in a bowl and knead with your hands, squeezing with your fingers until a homogeneous dough forms. It will feel greasy – this is normal. (If you have trouble incorporating, which is similar to making fathead dough – check out my tips Fat Head Pizza Post Or check out the full Fat Head Dough Guide Wholesome Delicious Easy Keto Recipes.)

4. Form a ball out of the dough.If too viscous to use, let cool for approx. 15 minutes.

5. Lightly grease two sheets of parchment paper and place the dough between them. Roll into a very thin rectangle, about 1/16 (0.2 cm) to 1/8 inch (0.4 cm) thick. (It tends to roll into an oval, so just peel off the dough and re-paste for a more rectangular shape.)

6. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). line a bakeware Use parchment paper.

7. Cut the cookies into squares or rectangles and place on a lined baking sheet. Pierce with a fork or toothpick to prevent bubbling.

8. bake 8-12 minutesuntil golden brown. If there is oil on the surface of the cookies after baking, pat dry with paper towels. Cool completely until crisp.

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Serving Size: 12 1-inch cookies, or 1/8 whole recipe

nutrient content

Amount per serving. Serving sizes in recipe instructions above.

calories 174

fat 14 grams

protein 8 grams

total carbohydrates 5 grams

net carbs 3 grams

fiber 2 grams

sugar 0 grams

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