Homemade Goldfish Crackers
Savor the nostalgia of your favorite childhood snack with this easy and delicious recipe for Homemade Goldfish Crackers! Made with real ingredients like sharp cheddar cheese, cold butter, and a blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flour, these bite-sized crackers are irresistibly cheesy and delightfully crisp. The dough comes together in minutes with the help of a food processor, and shaping them with a small fish-shaped cutter adds a whimsical touch. Perfectly baked to a golden perfection in just 15 minutes, these crackers are a healthier, preservative-free alternative to store-bought versions. Whether enjoyed on their own or as a crunchy side to soups and salads, these homemade Goldfish crackers are a snack the whole family will adore!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese (finely shredded)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Whole wheat flour
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Water (ice-cold)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a food processor, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, cold butter, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and salt. Pulse until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
Add the ice-cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse until the dough begins to come together. It should form a soft, pliable consistency.
Remove the dough from the food processor and shape it into a flat disc. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 15 minutes to firm up slightly.
Once chilled, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until it’s about 1/8-inch thick. Use a small fish-shaped cookie cutter (or any shape you prefer) to cut out the crackers.
Carefully transfer the cut crackers to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1/2 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crackers are firm and lightly golden around the edges.
Remove from the oven and let the crackers cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to an airtight container for storage.
Enjoy your homemade Goldfish crackers as a snack or pair them with your favorite soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1270 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.8 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.5 g | 268% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 244 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 1322 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.3 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 42.7 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 841 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 399 mg | 8% | |
*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.
