Nabisco Cheese Nips

Ingredients

• 1.5 cup all-purpose flour (1 cup sifted plus 1/2 cup reserved for kneading and rolling)
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 0.25 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 cup Kraft Macaroni & Cheese cheese topping powder (or 2 packages dry cheese powder from 2 boxes Kraft Macaroni & Cheese)
• 3 tbsp shortening
• 0.333 cup buttermilk
• 0.5 tsp salt (for tops)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of sifted flour, baking soda, baking powder, and the cheese powder.

2. 2

   Cut in the shortening using a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3

   Add the buttermilk and mix until the dough forms a ball.

4. 4

   On a floured surface, using the reserved 1/2 cup of flour as needed, knead the dough briefly and then roll it out very thin (about 1/16th of an inch).

5. 5

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

6. 6

   Cut the dough into 1-inch squares using a pastry wheel or a knife.

7. 7

   Place the squares on an ungreased baking sheet and prick the center of each cracker with a toothpick.

8. 8

   Lightly sprinkle the tops with the 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

9. 9

   Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned and crackers are crisp.

10. 10

    Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Notes

Two boxes of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese will provide enough cheese powder for approximately 300 crackers. You can use the leftover elbow macaroni for other recipes. Source: Even More Top Secret Recipes by Todd Wilbur.

Nutrition per serving

• snack
• crackers
• copycat
• cheese
• baked
• kid-friendly