Zesty Taco Crackers (Printable)

Crunchy, spice-infused crackers with Tex-Mex flavors. Quick homemade snack ready in 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour

02 - 1/2 cup fine cornmeal

03 - 1 tsp baking powder

04 - 1 tsp chili powder

05 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin

06 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

07 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder

08 - 1/4 tsp onion powder

09 - 1/2 tsp salt

10 - 1/4 cup olive oil

11 - 1/3 cup water

12 - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

13 - 1 tbsp dried oregano

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - Whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in large bowl.

03 - Add olive oil and water to dry mixture. Mix until dough forms, adding additional water if too dry.

04 - Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness on floured surface. Cut into 1-inch squares or desired shapes.

05 - Transfer crackers to baking sheet. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and oregano if using.

06 - Bake 12-15 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

07 - Store in airtight container up to one week.

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These come together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry
The homemade version tastes infinitely better than anything from a box and you can customize the spice level exactly how you like it

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Rolling the dough too thick will give you sad, soft crackers instead of the crunchy ones you want, so aim for paper thin
The crackers continue crisping as they cool on the baking sheet, so don't panic if they seem slightly soft when you first pull them out

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If the dough feels sticky while rolling, lightly flour your rolling pin and work surface, but don't overdo it or the crackers get tough
Letting the dough rest for 10 minutes before rolling makes it easier to work with and prevents shrinking in the oven