Make Your Own Goldfish Crackers - A Tutorial

Goldfish crackers and toddlers seem to go hand and hand. We have Goldfish remnants, dust and smears in every room of our home on any given day. We buy them...by the caseload.

So today, I decided to try and make our own...what's wrong with me? ;) Maybe don't answer that...

I made the dough in the morning while the Littlests and Miss Priss were playing. Mostly...at some times, a little boy or two was holding onto to my leg and crooning love songs to me...

Here's the recipe (I'll bet you have everything you need already~):

1 C all-purpose flour

4 T cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

8 oz cheddar cheese (I used sharp Cheddar, but I think you could use any type your little ones prefer)

1/2 t salt

1/2 t fresh-ground pepper

I found the recipe from the cupcake project.

1. Combine all ingredients into a food processor.

2. Pulse until you get a grainy mixture, like a cornmeal.

3. Add 3-4 Tablespoons of water at a time, until the mix forms into a doughy ball. (I used 3 Tbsp).

4. Form the dough into a ball or log and wrap in plastic wrap.

5. Put in the fridge anywhere from 20 minutes to 24 hours. (Mine stayed in for 3 hours...until the Littlests went down for a nap and Miss Priss and I were alone to cut out shapes. She LOVES to cook!)

6. Line cookie sheets with parchment  paper.

7. Roll dough until it is 1/8 inch thick. (The thicker the dough, the less crispy the crackers are.)

8. Cut out as many crackers as you can.

...Using tiny Christmas cookie cutters...

9. Space them 1 inch apart on cookie sheets.

10. Bake at 350 degrees until golden-crisp. (15-20 minutes)



Look how puffy they get!



VERDICT: The kids love them! (Although Miss Priss said, "Now can I have the real Goldfish?") And...I like them even more than Goldfish *Blush*. They are crispy on the outside and a little softer on the inside than the original. Will definitely be making these again!

Will you try them? Let me know what you think!