Halfpennies
Transform your snack game with these irresistible Halfpennies—delicate, buttery rounds of sharp cheddar cheese perfection! This savory recipe combines flaky all-purpose flour, cold cubed butter, and bold paprika with the tangy richness of freshly grated sharp cheddar to create melt-in-your-mouth cheese crackers. Perfectly crisp and golden after just 12 minutes in the oven, these bite-sized treats are ideal for cocktail parties, cheese boards, or satisfying midday cravings. With a quick prep time and simple ingredients, Halfpennies are an easy, crowd-pleasing option for any occasion. Serve them fresh or store them for up to five days for a make-ahead delight that's both playful and indulgent.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 grams All-purpose flour
- 85 grams Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 100 grams Sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Ice water
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a food processor, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, paprika, and ground black pepper. Pulse a few times to mix the dry ingredients.
Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the food processor. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the grated sharp cheddar cheese and pulse again until the dough starts to come together.
Drizzle in the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, pulsing in between additions until the dough forms a ball. Be careful not to overmix.
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Using a small round cutter (approximately 1-inch in diameter), cut out circles from the dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each.
Gather and re-roll the scraps of dough as needed to use it all.
Bake the halfpennies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden and crisp.
Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1445 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.4 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.3 g | 326% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 293 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 3018 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.2 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 38.3 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 754 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 252 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
