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    DIY Jarlsberg Cheese Crackers

    Sep 16, 2014 · 27 Comments

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    The kids are back in school and you know what that means...SNACKS!!

    I swear...I can never pack enough snacks for my kids.  They are always looking for fun foods to munch on for snack time, lunch time and for when they get home from school and are ravenous! These DIY Jarlsberg Cheese Crackers are a perfect after-school snack option or party offering.

    One of my kid's go-to snacks are Jarlsberg Mini's, they love to find one or two of those tiny rounds of cheese in their lunchbox and often when they get home from school, my daughter especially loves to make herself a plate with grapes, a couple of Jarlsberg Mini's and a few crackers.  She heads out to the trampoline for some fresh air and sunshine while simultaneously doing some of her homework while she munches away.

    Last week, my 12-year-old son, Connor, decided to try his hand at making crackers.  He is a huge fan of crackers, however, I am not always a fan of the ingredients.  We had been thinking of making them for a while when we decided to do so using Jarlsberg as the cheese.  They turned out better than we expected!

    First of all, Connor truly had fun making these DIY Jarlsberg Cheese Crackers...he took full charge!  From grating the cheese to using the food processor to cutting them out to devouring them...he owned it!  Plus we had a blast together!

    Kids are so chatty when they assist or take the lead in the kitchen!  It truly is a good time for us and them when take the time to cook with them.

    So funny, the first batch, Connor made plain...just with a bit of salt.

    The second I recommended he spice it up a bit for ya know...the parentals since we wanted to snack too!

    Guess which of the two HE devoured??  You guessed it...the spiced up version!!  Of course he did, lol!

    Connor decided to use a small pastry cutter...he chose the size and shape he wanted and got down to business. Decide how you want to season them, pop them in the oven and enjoy them plain or topped with a little something. The thinner you roll the dough, the more cracker-like they will be.

    The spicy DIY Jarlsberg Cheese Crackers were made by sprinkling them with salt, black pepper, and red pepper, prior to baking.

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    DIY Jarlsberg Cheese Crackers

    Colleen Kennedy
    Homemade crackers are a great snack option for the kids. They also make a fun party offering or addition to a cheeseboard.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Crackers
    Cuisine American

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 oz shredded Jarlsberg either from the minis or a wedge
    • ¾ cup flour
    • 4 TBS butter room temp
    • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
    • A few dashes of black pepper
    • 2-3 TBS ice cold water (place ice and water in a small bowl them measure out when needed.

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all ingredients EXCEPT the water in your food processor and pulse until combined and crumbly.
    • Drizzle in 1 TBS of ice cold water in, pulse a few times.
    • Add in a second TBS of ice cold water and pulse a few times until dough-y crumbs form. If you feel it needs more water to hold together well, add another ½ to 1 TBS ice cold water.
    • Knead the dough into a ball, halve it and then between 2 sheets of parchment paper...roll the first ball out.
    • The thinner the dough, the thinner and crunchier the cracker. Experiment until you find the way you or your kids enjoy them the most.
    • Once you have your dough rolled out, transfer it to a baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Cut the dough out into cracker shapes with whichever pastry cutter you choose or simply cut into squares and place on parchment paper or a silicone mat lined baking sheet.
    • Poke a hole in the middle of each cracker (to allow the steam to escape), sprinkle with Kosher salt (as well as additional spices if you wish) and bake at 350 for 11-15 minutes or until the edges begin to turn golden brown.
    • Baking time varies based on the size of cracker you choose to make and dough thickness.  Just keep peeking.
    • Allow crackers to cool completely. Once completely cool, store in an air-tight container.
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    1. Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez says

      September 16, 2014 at 1:16 pm

      Oh, they look perfect! I'm not a huge fan of storebought cheese crackers, but I can eat the heck out of some homemade ones. Must try!

      Reply
    2. Connie | URBAN BAKES says

      September 16, 2014 at 3:46 pm

      This looks so savory it's making me hungry for some. And what a fun activity for kids! Love it!

      Reply
    3. Kate | Food Babbles says

      September 16, 2014 at 6:36 pm

      These look outstanding! I love cooking with my kids also. You're 100% right about how chatty they get. I love hearing their thoughts as we make something together. These crackers look like they were a huge hit. I think my girls and I will have to give these a try together. Yum!

      Reply
    4. Angie Barrett says

      September 16, 2014 at 7:47 pm

      I would love to take a jar of these crackers to work with me

      Reply
    5. Ginny McMeans says

      September 16, 2014 at 11:19 pm

      What a beautiful cracker. I bet these disappear fast!

      Reply
    6. Lana@NevrEnoughThyme says

      September 16, 2014 at 11:48 pm

      You're right - it's so much fun to get the kids working with you in the kitchen! Your kiddo did a great job on these crackers!

      Reply
    7. valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says

      September 17, 2014 at 12:40 am

      I love this idea! And they look totally amazing!

      Reply
    8. Susan says

      September 17, 2014 at 12:10 pm

      These look great! The few times I've made crackers they've always surpassed store bought and jarlsberg has just the right taste for a cheesy cracker.

      Reply
    9. Melissa Bailey says

      September 18, 2014 at 11:35 am

      Those crackers look like buttery cheesy perfection!

      Reply
    10. Nikki says

      September 18, 2014 at 1:21 pm

      Oooh! I love these crackers! They look and sound great! And that's so cool you got your son to be creative in the kitchen too 🙂

      Reply
    11. Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says

      September 19, 2014 at 7:11 pm

      How fun are these crackers?! Jarlesburg is absolutely perfect in any form.

      Reply
    12. dina says

      September 20, 2014 at 5:48 pm

      yummy crackers!

      Reply
    13. Terry says

      March 03, 2018 at 8:06 pm

      I love the cracker recipe but must complain about that very invasive ad for a church closing. It is all over the internet, on your web page MULTIPLE times and it is pure advertising GARBAGE !!! I am not the only one many of my internet friends are shying away from site when this is the first thing you see. You are not doing yourself any favours and are loosing readership!!!

      Reply
      • Colleen says

        March 05, 2018 at 3:25 pm

        Thank you for letting me know, I will look into that.

        Reply
    14. Sharon Wayne says

      March 16, 2019 at 3:46 pm

      Can’t find this cheese in our tiny town. Can I use other cheese?

      Reply
      • Boddy says

        March 17, 2019 at 9:54 pm

        I used Gouda and it was great

        Reply
        • Colleen says

          March 29, 2019 at 12:37 pm

          I will have to try that as well! TY!

          Reply
      • Colleen says

        March 29, 2019 at 12:40 pm

        Yes, Gouda will work (a reader just said they used that) Monterey Jack, or Pepper Jack for a little kick. I am sure various creamy textured cheeses will work.

        Reply
    15. Carla J Tubby says

      May 11, 2019 at 5:35 pm

      5 stars
      I wish I owned a food processor but since I do not do you have an alternative to making them without one?

      Reply
    16. Kim says

      May 11, 2019 at 7:52 pm

      5 stars
      Can you substitute aTbsp. Of Franks hot sauce
      For 1 of the Tbsp. Of water?

      Reply
    17. Brenda Osborn says

      September 15, 2019 at 7:30 pm

      I am unable to get to the recipe. Please help

      Reply
      • Colleen says

        September 16, 2019 at 11:29 pm

        Sorry Brenda, what do you mean? You can't see it or you can't print it?

        Reply
    18. Debbie says

      March 06, 2020 at 12:30 am

      These are so fun and full of flavor! I used smoked paprika and kosher salt on some and the others I used dry ranch dressing. Very good and the possibilities are endless.

      Reply
      • Colleen says

        March 16, 2020 at 3:11 pm

        Awesome! Love the addition of smoked Paprika!

        Reply
    19. DJ Banta says

      June 27, 2020 at 11:10 pm

      I've had more than my fair share of flops or just mediocre results with Pinterest recipes.
      This recipe is a definite KEEPER ! The aroma is intoxicating, then the crispiness and flavor.
      THANK YOU, CONNOR's MOM xxoo dj

      Reply
      • Colleen says

        June 30, 2020 at 1:36 am

        Fantastic to hear!!

        Reply
    20. Susan says

      October 08, 2020 at 9:38 am

      Did anyone actually make these crackers? I mean the comments are nice, but I think comments are meant to help others decide to make or not make these recipes, not to comment on how good they look or how sweet your kids are, etc.

      Reply

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