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Added garlic powder and upped the cayenne. I baked a bit longer bc I like the darker color and the flavor. I will make again . Thx for posting.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-11-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jodi1677"},"reviewBody":"
Not a fan. Loved the idea. Did not taste good. Way too much flour, not enough flavor, crumbled after cooking. Other recipes have half the flour! Going to mix the rest with more cheese more butter and an egg yolk and see what happens.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-12-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Kathi693"},"reviewBody":"
Love the idea behind these crackers but the fat content will clog your arteries! Found it easier to roll on well floured board than make log, refrigerate, etc. This would make excellent pie crust for apple pie<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MellissaGlover"},"reviewBody":"These are very good. You really need to use a stand up mixer and beat the cheese and butter for a good 5 minutes. I also recommend cooking them on parchment paper. They were easy to make.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-01-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"janetdemetres"},"reviewBody":"These things are absolutely addictive. I love cheese straws and making these is so much less time consuming. I used the heavy duty mixer with the dough hook and they mixed, rolled out, and cook beautifully. I like the difference in taste with the added pecans. I have a whole recipe in the freezer right now ready to take out when I get the taste for them! I did not see at first the recipe calls for 2 cups of butter. To begin with, I put two sticks and was wondering why the dough was so dry. Added those extra sticks of butter and everything looked right, and boy was it! Great recipe for those who love cheesy crispy things!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Guest4711"},"reviewBody":"These are so tasty and addictive! I treat them more like savoury shortbread cookies- so I make them a tad thicker than a crisp. It\u2019s crumbly and good. I\u2019ve given them out to friends and colleagues (the recipe makes a lot) and they always go fast","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Debglass11"},"reviewBody":"I've been meaning to try these crisps for awhile. I finally decided to make them this year so I could add something savory to my Christmas cookie tray. I can't say enough about them.....they're addicting! I halved the recipe so I got four logs out of it. I love the fact that they're slice and bake and that they freeze well too. I did add a little extra cayenne pepper and can see making these all year long. We loved the cheesy, buttery flavor and the crunch of the pecans. Will definitely make these often!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-11-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MarieNixon"},"reviewBody":"I'm glad I made just a half recipe. The instructions of dividing the dough into 8 (4 for half a recipe) pieces, rolling each piece into a 10\" long rope and cutting them into 1\/4\" pieces didn't make sense to me. The dough was so stiff and crumbly, I couldn't make a 10\" long rope out of each of the pieces. I put the first pan of 12 crisps in the oven. The crisps did not spread at all. After that I flattened each crisp before putting on the baking sheet. Those turned out more like a crisp. I posted a photo showing the first batch next to the 2nd batch. If you make these I recommend flattening each crisp before baking and realizing that they will not spread at all. The amount of cayenne pepper was ok for me. I posted a picture showing the first batch next to the 2nd batch, where I flattened each crisp.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-06-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LizGerring"},"reviewBody":"This makes a lot of very light cheesy crisps. The dough is stiff so use a stand mixer if you have one! Tasty! Will add more cayenne pepper next time.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-11-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JackieWright"},"reviewBody":"I was very disappointed, you definitely need more cayenne pepper, I used a whole teaspoon. They taste of flour, and they all crumbled apart when taken from the cookie sheet. Amber adding an egg or two would help them keep their shape. Would not recommend this recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"133097","romance_copy_dek":"Lots of holiday treats are sweet. For a change of pace, I fill goodie bags with my cheese crackers. 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Great recipe for those who love cheesy crispy things!","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"01\/12\/2020 19:14","GUID":"d7d07602531d4c13819e194e6c72c681","MemberId":9495273,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"janet","SubmittedDate":"01\/12\/2020 19:14"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"11\/26\/2019 15:43","GUID":"de090d13cb8b4a59a0874be376a2ad93","MemberId":9740893,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Dan","SubmittedDate":"11\/26\/2019 15:43"},{"Comment":"I'm glad I made just a half recipe. The instructions of dividing the dough into 8 (4 for half a recipe) pieces, rolling each piece into a 10" long rope and cutting them into 1\/4" pieces didn't make sense to me. The dough was so stiff and crumbly, I couldn't make a 10" long rope out of each of the pieces. I put the first pan of 12 crisps in the oven. The crisps did not spread at all. After that I flattened each crisp before putting on the baking sheet. Those turned out more like a crisp. 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This makes a lot of very light cheesy crisps. The dough is stiff so use a stand mixer if you have one! Tasty! Will add more cayenne pepper next time.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"06\/03\/2018 16:53","GUID":"b32f05ae6f2b4066bbeda236dc029042","MemberId":9404346,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Liz","SubmittedDate":"06\/03\/2018 16:53"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":50832,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43222,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311706,"name":"Chips & Crackers","slug":"chips-crackers","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311641,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Upgrade your snack situation with homemade cracker recipes to share with your favorite spreads.","parent":310796,"count":161,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/chips-crackers\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Cheddar-Pecan Crisps"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n