These are the kind of crackers that you want to have in a tin and just grab distractedly during the day. You might just do it all the time which is always a problem considering they're basically a cheese short crust, full of butter. But then, the simple flavors are usually the best.
But on to the cracker task at hand, these are as easy as blitzing (such a Nigella word) butter, grated cheese (I used parmesan and fontina), flour, salt and pepper. Out comes a dough that is chilled for a while, then rolled, cut and baked.
That's all.
To the fabulous group that is this one, my feelings are of peace and happiness and a lot of health and wishes that come true. You have made my life so full of unexpected friendships and laughter, and I cherish every single day I share with you in this virtual world.
Paula I love your stars! I've always loved savory shortbread, and of course, your photographs are so pretty. Love your sentiments too. Happy New Year to you.
Paula: your version of these cheese crackers looks so elegant and so nicely presented. They have a great color and, of course, I like their shape - nice to see that great minds always seem to think alike...I would like to take the opportunity to tell you that it is a real joy being part of the wonderful and dedicated groups of bakers and cooks and I am looking forward to the coming year! Wishing you and your family very Happy Holidays!
Cheese and butter... in a cracker. Say no more. 😀
Oh, and I completely forgot to say how incredibly beautiful this set of photos is! Just gorgeous! ~ d
I love the little starlets! They are so cute, and I bet all the points make for the nicest crunchy crackers. Nochebuena, although we never called it that, was the big tradition in our family, too, and continues to be so today. Enjoy it and perhaps you and I will find our Christmas spirit together at the same time! Merry Christmas, dear friend, and enjoy the good food, family and friends. ~ David
that picture with those 2 stars standing upright looks like they are dancing...hehhee!
i think it's nice that you didn't make them round coz that's so boring. the star shapes are more fun 😉
I ditto your sentiments about our FFWD- we have a very special group indeed ! And love those stars of yours. I spent more time looking for my festive cutters than I did pulsing the Cuisinart to make the crackers so I finally settled on little flowers 🙂 Also enjoyed hearing about your festive 24th. Very cool. Nana is going all out (once again) and treating our families to the Feast of 7 Fishes. We can not wait. Happy holidays !
Beautiful little crackers, I love the star shapes. Merry Christmas Paula!
These are so cute and look so good! I haven't made any crackers in awhile, and this is just the reminder I needed!