Rosemary Crackers

Name: Rosemary Crackers
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 4 dz.
Ingredients: 3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 8 oz. extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (about 2 cups); 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 2 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for working; 1 to 2 tablespoons ice-cold water

Trust us, you may want to double the recipe. They are that good!

By Charlyne MattoxPublished: Mar 3, 2026

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Yields:

4 dz.

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 30 mins

Buttery, extra-sharp Cheddar cheese straws flecked with fresh rosemary bake up crisp and golden with a subtle peppery kick—an easy, make-ahead nibble perfect for cocktails or cutting into festive seasonal shapes.

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Ingredients

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
8 oz. extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (about 2 cups)
2 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for working
1 to 2 tablespoons ice-cold water

Directions

1. Step 1Beat butter and Cheddar with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Add rosemary, salt, and pepper and beat to combine. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually beat in flour, then 1 tablespoon water, mixing until incorporated, 30 seconds (add an additional tablespoon of water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed).
2. Step 2Roll the dough between two sheets of parchment to ¼ inch thick. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour and up to 3 days.
3. Step 3Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Cut crackers into desired shapes (you can do rectangles or use small cookie cutters); transfer to prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart.
4. Step 4Bake until firm and lightly golden around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets 1 minute, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.