Cheddar Rice Krispie Crackers (Cheese Crispies)
There’s something about a good Southern snack that feels like it’s been around forever, no gimmicks, no fussy garnishes, just a few humble ingredients that turn into something fantastic. These cheese crispies are exactly that. Golden and buttery with just enough crunch to make you reach for another. The secret is Rice Krispies!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Sharp cheddar cheese (2 cups grated)
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks, room temperature)
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups Rice Krispies
- flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375º. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- With an electric mixer, cream butter and cheese until well combined.
- Whisk together flour with salt and cayenne pepper. Add to the cheese mixture and mix until well combined. Add Rice Krispies and mix, just until combined.
- Use a small cookie scoop or roll the dough into small balls about two teaspoons. Flatten with the bottom of a glass dipped in flour to keep the dough from sticking to the glass.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and bake for 8-10 minutes.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
- Don't use pre-shredded cheese in this recipe.
- To keep the glass from sticking to the dough when flattening, dip it in flour first.
- If you want to increase the heat on some but not all, sprinkle a few with paprika or cayenne pepper before baking.
- You will know these are done when the bottoms are slightly brown.
- If you swap in self-rising flour, cut the added salt to ½ teaspoon. They'll come out a little puffier, which isn't a bad thing.
Nutrition
Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg
