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Friday, July 29, 2011

Homemade Goldfish Crackers



My son is obsessed with cheese crackers.  I mean obsessed.  He could probably live on Goldfish, Cheese Nips, Whales....all of them!  So when I saw Katrina make Homemade Cheese Nips, I was in awe!  I knew I had to do it.  But I don't have the cute pastry cutter she has, so I had to do something else.  Then I saw Miss Anthropist's Kitchen made her own goldfish cracker cutter!  I was all over this!



This recipe is SUPER easy!  I told a friend I was making these, and she laughed at me.  She said please tell me you are joking, and that is just code for you didn't make anything that today. Nope, I made them, and they are easy.  Ok, I will admit the goldfish part gets kind of annoying.  I made a tiny cutter, so it just was time consuming.  But if you cut them in squares like Cheese Nips, you would be done in no time!  With the last bit of dough I got out our new Star Wars Sandwich Cutter and made a giant Tie Fighter and Millennium Falcon! So if you have kids, go make these!!!  My husband has eaten his fair share, so even if you don't have kids try it!

Homemade Goldfish Crackers
Adapted from In Katrina's Kitchen
Printable Recipe

1 cup Flour
4 Tbls Butter, cut into small pieces
8 ounces Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated
3/4 tsp Salt
2 Tbls cold water


Pulse everything together in the food processor until it resembles coarse sand.



Pulse in water, 1 tablespoon at a time.



Remove, wrap in plastic, and chill for 20 minute.



Roll out dough, and cut into desired shape. You can use a toothpick to make the eyes and smile if desired.  Place on lined cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes, or until crispy. 

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55 comments:

  1. Nami | Just One CookbookJuly 29, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    These goldfish crackers are SUPER CUTE!!! Looks so puffy and crunchy and texture of crackers seem perfect. I'm afraid I can finish eating this whole batch in one day (or half day actually...).

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  2. RuthJuly 29, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    These look fab! I love the little cutter - would never have thought to make my own!

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  3. PFxJuly 29, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    I shouldn't be anywhere near this. Or things will go missing. Hahaha.

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  4. Cassie | Bake Your DayJuly 29, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    They would not be the same without that eye and smile, these look so perfect. I love making homemade goodness out of store-bought favorites, awesome!

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  5. Nava KJuly 29, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    looks so yummy Erin, must try for me. Just copied down your recipe. Am going to make it for the coming Deepavali soon. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  6. Laurie@The Baking BookwormJuly 29, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    You are my new hero! These look amazing! Kids will be knocking down your door for a taste of these little guys! :). I LOVE that you made your own cutter!!

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  7. UnknownJuly 29, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    I Love this! My Boys are the same way. I just made Cheddar Chicken Strips a couple of nights ago using Goldfish. ~hugs~

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  8. FaithJuly 29, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Thanks so much for that sweet comment you left on my blog! Your goldfish crackers are really adorable, I'd love to give them a try!

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  9. ErinJuly 29, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    How cute, a homemade goldfish cutter! It s a craft and a baked good all in one :-) I love it! Could attach the goldfish to a recipe as a part of a gift even.

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  10. Simply GourmetJuly 29, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    I love it!

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  11. AnonymousJuly 29, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    This is a great recipe to have - I know it will be a hit with my girls - i'm printing it out now!
    Thanks
    Mary

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  12. Lauren at Keep It SweetJuly 29, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    These are so cute, but even better they look cheesy and delicious!

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  13. Kelly | Eat Yourself SkinnyJuly 29, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    How cute I love this!! And SO perfect for kids!! :)

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  14. AlexandraJuly 29, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Considering the amount of Goldfish I buy, this could be life changing for me. ;) Definitely giving these a try! Thanks!

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  15. VictoriaJuly 29, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    These are too much fun!! What a great idea! I'll have to try this for my nephew sometime :)

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  16. Lindsey@LindseliciousJuly 29, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    You're amazing! You made your own goldfish cutter and then you made smiley faces on them? Soooo cute!

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  17. In Katrina's KitchenJuly 29, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Okay - LOVING the Millenium Falcon! And how adorbs!!! ♥ ♥ ♥ Thank you!!

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  18. RachelJuly 29, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    These are SOOOOOO cute.

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  19. DishyJuly 29, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    This is the cutest thing ever! God bless you for having so much patience. I don't think I could bear cutting out the tiny fish -- more like cut the slab of dough in 4 and bake. LOL

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  20. PamJuly 29, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    How cute are those crackers? My kids would love them.

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  21. Evan @swEEtsJuly 29, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    How cute are these!? I have to try them.. goldfish are one of my weaknesses!

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  22. CarolynJuly 29, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Adorable! I think I might have to forego the tiny goldfish cutter, though and give myself an easier time of it!

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  23. janet@cupcakestocaviarJuly 29, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    So cute! I don't think I am patient enough to do the itty bitty crackers but I can see doing the big ones. Yum!

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  24. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeJuly 29, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    These are darling! I think we all have friends who don't understand the foodie drive :)

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  25. AnonymousJuly 29, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    How amazing do those look?! Uber amazing. Great job!

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  26. AnonymousJuly 29, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    I saw Katrina's blog and am making these for my father - he's goldfish/cheese nip crazy, too! He's going to be 81 this winter, so what do you get a guy who has everything and needs nothing? The fish are adorable!

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  27. Christine's PantryJuly 29, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    The goldfish are cute! Well done.

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  28. Sensible VegetarianJuly 30, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    Very nicely done, looks fantastic.

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  29. Tina @flourtraderJuly 30, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    What fun, making these little fishes! This is a way to bring the little helpers into the kitchen. I saved her recipe too, just have yet to make them. Yum!

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  30. Christina @ Still LuckyJuly 30, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    I'm blown away by these! Great job, they are fantastic!

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  31. AnonymousJuly 30, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    How cute! We eat our fair share of goldfish crackers....I have to give these a try! :)

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  32. AnonymousJuly 30, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    I'm scared that if I made these I won't have the will power to stop eating lol

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  33. AnonymousJuly 30, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    What's with the goldfish? I love the orangey colour they remind me of Wotsits (it's a British thing). I'm strangely drawn!

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  34. SandraJuly 30, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    These look amazing girl! Really well done!!! Congrats on top 9!!!

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  35. "Vanilla and Thyme"July 31, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Hi Erin! Linked into your blog from Foodbuzz, and I just love these little crackers! Goldfish cheddars are a favorite in my house, so I'll definitely be trying these soon ~ thanks for sharing. :)

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  36. The Harried CookJuly 31, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    I would love to try this sometime! My little girl LOVES these goldfish crackers... Thanks for sharing...

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  37. PeggyJuly 31, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Oh these look awesome! Definitely going to have to bookmark this one =)

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  38. ÉvaJuly 31, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    I love these!

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  39. Vicki WildeJuly 31, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    I love that you made your own cookie cutter, they came out so cute! Love this post!

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  40. Kim BeeJuly 31, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    This is amazing.

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  41. Megan @ FoodalutionJuly 31, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    I'm obsessed now too! Super cute! Can't wait to make these with the kiddos! - Megan

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  42. Anne@frommysweetheartJuly 31, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    What an awesome idea! Of all the baking I've ever done...I've yet to make crackers of any kind! These look better than the real thing. And I love that you made your own cookie...or cracker...cutter! : )

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  43. AnonymousJuly 31, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Congratulations on making Food Buzz's Top 9!

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  44. GinaAugust 2, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    How fun Erin, I bet the kids and adult kids devoured these. I love the homemade cutter, great idea. I love crackers too, probably my favorite snack. Hope you have a great week.
    -Gina-

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  45. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    eeek these are so adorable! saving this recipe! :)

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  46. ErinAugust 2, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Oh my gosh! These are awesome! And how clever to make your own cutter. Brilliant!!!

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  47. MarkAugust 2, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Creativity award, plus bonus for Star Wars ships. I just saw a show in TV that had the goldfish cracker factory. Very interesting. I would try to sell that Millenium Falcon idea to them. You could be on to something...

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  48. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    These are so stinking cute! Bravo!

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  49. RavieNomNomsAugust 3, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    So much fun!! I love goldfish and now I can make them at home, YAY!

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  50. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 5:02 PM

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  51. UnknownAugust 4, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    I made these this week and they were wonderful! Thanks so much for posting it!

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  52. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Only one person said anything about how they actually tasted. Thank you for being helpful, Sheri.

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  53. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Question: how thin do you roll the dough?
    Making these right now. So far they've been super easy. Can't wait to taste them. Thanks for the recipe.

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  54. ErinSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    You roll them about 1/4 in thick. They do puff up when you bake them, so you can kind of roll however thing you want. Just know they puff some.

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  55. AnonymousOctober 25, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    These are ingenious. We can't get these in the UK - but I'm going to try and make some using your recipe. I love them!

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