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Gluten-Free Cheez Its Copycat

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These homemade gluten-free Cheez Its are crispy, cheesy, and packed with sharp cheddar flavor. Perfect for snacking, they bake up golden and crunchy just like the classic cracker.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup old cheddar cheese, shredded and packed
  • 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum
  • 1/2 tsp salt, plus extra for topping
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup salted butter, cold and cubed
  • 4–5 tbsp cold water

Instructions

  1. Place the shredded cheese, gluten-free flour, salt, garlic powder, and cold butter into a large bowl. Mix lightly with a fork, then use a pastry blender or your hands to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until small crumbs form. Add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together into a ball.
  2. Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. If using a food processor, pulse the cheese, flour, salt, garlic powder, and butter together. Add water gradually until the dough forms a ball. Divide in half, wrap, and refrigerate.
  4. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly flour a work surface and roll out one dough disc as thinly as possible without tearing. Cut into small squares using a knife or pizza cutter.
  5. Transfer the squares to a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap. Use a skewer or chopstick to poke a small hole in the center of each cracker if desired. Sprinkle lightly with additional salt.
  6. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  7. Bake for 14-16 minutes until the crackers are crisp and golden orange. Watch carefully to avoid over-browning.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. The crackers will continue to crisp as they cool.

Notes

  • Use sharp old cheddar for the best flavor.
  • Keep the dough cold while working for crispier crackers.
  • Store cooled crackers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • If the dough becomes too soft while rolling, chill it again for 10-15 minutes.

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