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Christmas Tree Crackers Recipe

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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.

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.

Keywords: Christmas crackers, holiday snacks, savory crackers, homemade crackers, Christmas tree shaped, festive crackers

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