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Cheese Snaps

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Cheese Snaps | Jennifer CooksWhen I was about 6 years old and living in a small town called Holdenville, Oklahoma, we had a sweet old lady living next to us.  Her name was Mrs. Cummings, and she was always making snacks and goodies for our family, like her wonderful Bran Muffins that we still make today.  She also shared her Cheese Snaps with us and gave the recipe to my mom, who started making them for us regularly.  I love the way Mrs. Cummings shared her food and her recipes with us, because I know it conveyed how special she thought we were, and in turn, we felt she was pretty darn special too. She shared a part of herself with us. Sharing is such a powerful thing. We carry the memory of her and who she was and what she meant to us, not just the recipe. That's why cooking is so important to me. I believe we share the heart of who we are when we share a simple thing like food.

 

These crackers are so addictive for me, I have to be careful when I make them, because I just can't stop snacking on them! Cheese Snaps are perfect for parties, campouts, sleepovers, tailgating or whatever event where you want to provide a great savory snack.  Because my family loves these so much, I usually double the recipe when I make them.

Cheese Snaps | Jennifer CooksI prefer using sharp cheddar in these crackers so that they have a strong cheese flavor. I haven't substituted cheeses yet, but I can imagine different types of flavorful hard cheeses being good in this recipe.

Cheese Snaps | Jennifer CooksRemember a little while back when I featured Fuego Box? Well, I'm loving the monthly surprise of three new hot sauces in my mailbox every month. The challenge is using these delicious crafted sauces in my cooking and baking. I really like to incorporate condiments in my cooking and not just using them as dip, so I made a second batch of these cheesy favorites  with the addition of Born to Hula Ghost of Ancho hot sauce, and boy, did they packed a fiery punch – a good punch though, not the knock-you-down kind. It gave them just the right amount of heat and smokiness from the smoked Ancho chilies.

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Cheese Snaps | Jennifer Cooks

Cheese Snaps

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Author: Jennifer Locklin

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks salted butter softened
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar grated
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Using an electric stand mixer with a paddle attachment, mix butter and cheese until creamed together.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together dry ingredients.
  • Add dry ingredients to the to cheese mixture and mix to just combine – no floury lumps.
  • Remove bowl from stand and fold in Rice Krispies until well combined.
  • Using a small cookie scoop, portion out “cookies” and roll them into balls.
  • Place balls onto ungreased cookie sheets and press with the bottom of a floured glass or fork into flat wafers.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until the edges are light golden brown.

*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.

 

 

Filed Under: Appetizers Tagged With: cheese, Crackers, finger foods, Snacks

About Jennifer

I’m Jennifer Locklin, author and owner of Jennifer Cooks. I am a trained chef and passionate about good food, cooking for family and friends, and creating recipes that form lasting memories from one generation to the next. I hope you find inspiration for cooking and creating here!

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  1. Rebekah Holman says

    February 5, 2025 at 5:05 am

    Made these with 3 year olds today to fit with Mr Wolf and the 3 Bears. Turned out great – crunchy and really cheesy, thank you!

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    • Jennifer says

      February 5, 2025 at 8:00 am

      Oh, I love this so much! Cheese snaps were a childhood favorite of mine too—crunchy, buttery, and packed with enough sharp cheddar to make you sit up a little straighter. I swear, I could’ve eaten my weight in them.

      So glad they turned out great! Thanks for sharing this—it made my day!

      Reply
  2. Rebekah Holman says

    February 5, 2025 at 5:10 am

    5 stars
    Forgot to rate them!

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5 from 1 vote

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