12 Days of Holiday Gifts: Homemade Crackers
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If you’ve got the cookie recipes covered, try a savory twist on your holiday gifts with homespun crackers. We’ve got two basic recipes you can use to create all kinds of festive flavors.
Preheat oven to 350-degrees F. Combine ingredients in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment – mix until dough forms. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8 to 1/4 –inch thick and use a cookie cutter to cut into desired shapes. Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 15 minutes. Set aside to cool. Package or serve.
Calories: 32 ; Total Fat: 2 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram ; Total Carbohydrate: 1.5 grams ; Protein: 1 gram ; Sodium: 49 milligrams; Cholesterol: 6 milligrams; Fiber: 0 grams
Cut tortilla into small squares. Brush with olive oil, sprinkle with seasonings and bake at 350-degrees for 8 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
- Poppy seeds and sea salt (pictured above)
- Fresh rosemary and black pepper (pictured above)
- Garlic and chili powder
- Fresh thyme and sesame seeds
Calories: 13 ; Total Fat: 0.5 grams ; Saturated Fat: 0 gram ; Total Carbohydrate: 1 gram; Protein: 0 gram ; Sodium: 33 milligrams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams ; Fiber: 0 grams
Serve up these crackers with grapes, cheese and wine at your own house party or bring along to the neighborhood potluck. Wrap up in tins or decorative bags just like cookies, or give alongside homemade chutney.
Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC, is a registered dietitian, certified athletic trainer and owner of Dana White Nutrition, Inc., which specializes in culinary and sports nutrition. See Dana's full bio »
