Christmas Tree Crackers Recipe

Introduction

Celebrate the season with these delightful Christmas Tree Crackers. Crispy, lightly salted, and shaped like festive trees, they make perfect snacks or holiday party treats. Easy to prepare and bake, they bring a charming touch to any gathering.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
• 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons room temperature water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Additional olive oil for topping
• Flaky salt for topping

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 450˚F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, and salt.
3. Step 3: Add the water and olive oil, mixing with a spatula until a shaggy dough forms.
4. Step 4: Turn the dough onto a clean surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Step 5: Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 15 minutes.
6. Step 6: Divide the dough in half. Roll out each portion to about 1/16th inch thick, using a light dusting of flour if it sticks.
7. Step 7: Use a Christmas tree cookie cutter to cut shapes closely spaced. Transfer the trees to the baking sheet and pierce each a few times with a fork to prevent puffing.
8. Step 8: Brush each cracker lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with flaky salt.
9. Step 9: Bake for 6-8 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through. Remove when edges are lightly browned and crackers are crisp.
10. Step 10: Let cool completely on the sheet pan; crackers will harden as they cool.

Tips & Variations

• For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of dried herbs like rosemary or thyme to the dough before kneading.
• If you don’t have a Christmas tree cutter, use any small cookie cutter or cut shapes by hand with a knife.
• Work quickly when rolling and cutting, as this dough doesn’t re-roll well.
• Try sprinkling with sesame seeds or grated Parmesan instead of flaky salt for variety.

Storage

Store cooled crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. To refresh crispness, warm them in a 350˚F oven for a few minutes before serving.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of flour?

All-purpose flour works best for this recipe, but you can try whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor. Keep in mind the texture may be slightly denser.

Can I make these crackers in advance?

Yes, you can prepare and bake the crackers ahead of time. Store them properly to maintain crispness, and serve at room temperature for the best texture.

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These Christmas Tree Crackers are a festive and crispy homemade treat perfect for holiday snacking or entertaining. Made from a simple dough of flour, sugar, salt, water, and olive oil, these crackers are rolled thin, cut into charming tree shapes, seasoned with flaky salt, and baked to golden perfection. They make a delightful savory snack or a creative addition to your holiday cheese board.

• Author: Rita
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 8 minutes
• Total Time: 28 minutes
• Yield: About 30 crackers depending on cutter size 1x
• Category: Snack
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
• 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons room temperature water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Topping

• Olive oil, for brushing
• Flaky salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 450˚F (232˚C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and kosher salt, stirring them together thoroughly.
3. Add wet ingredients: Pour in the room temperature water and olive oil, then mix with a spatula until a shaggy, rough dough forms.
4. Knead the dough: Turn the shaggy dough onto a clean surface and knead it for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic, which helps develop the gluten and texture.
5. Rest the dough: Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. This relaxes the gluten and makes rolling easier.
6. Roll out the dough: Divide the dough in half for easier handling. Roll each half out on a lightly dusted surface to about 1/16th of an inch thick. Avoid adding too much flour, as it can make the crackers tough.
7. Cut the shapes: Use a Christmas tree cookie cutter to cut the dough into tree shapes, spacing them as close as possible because the dough doesn’t re-roll well. Transfer the cutouts carefully onto the prepared baking sheet.
8. Dock the crackers: Use a fork to prick each cracker several times to prevent unnecessary puffing during baking, helping maintain a crisp texture.
9. Add toppings: Brush each cracker lightly with olive oil using a basting brush, then sprinkle with flaky salt for extra flavor and a festive look.
10. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes. Rotate the baking tray halfway through to promote even cooking. The crackers are ready when their edges turn lightly golden and crisp. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
11. Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the crackers to cool completely on the baking sheet. They will harden further as they cool.

Notes

• Roll the dough thin for crisp crackers; thicker dough will yield chewier crackers.
• The dough doesn’t re-roll well, so cut shapes close together to minimize waste.
• Watch closely during baking as these crackers can brown quickly and burn if left too long.
• Store cooled crackers in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.

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