Halfpennies

Transform your snack game with these irresistible Halfpennies—delicate, buttery rounds of sharp cheddar cheese perfection! This savory recipe combines flaky all-purpose flour, cold cubed butter, and bold paprika with the tangy richness of freshly grated sharp cheddar to create melt-in-your-mouth cheese crackers. Perfectly crisp and golden after just 12 minutes in the oven, these bite-sized treats are ideal for cocktail parties, cheese boards, or satisfying midday cravings. With a quick prep time and simple ingredients, Halfpennies are an easy, crowd-pleasing option for any occasion. Serve them fresh or store them for up to five days for a make-ahead delight that's both playful and indulgent.

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:37 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 120 grams All-purpose flour
• 85 grams Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 100 grams Sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Ice water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, paprika, and ground black pepper. Pulse a few times to mix the dry ingredients.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the food processor. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Add the grated sharp cheddar cheese and pulse again until the dough starts to come together.

Step 5

Drizzle in the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, pulsing in between additions until the dough forms a ball. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about 1/4-inch thickness.

Step 7

Using a small round cutter (approximately 1-inch in diameter), cut out circles from the dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each.

Step 8

Gather and re-roll the scraps of dough as needed to use it all.

Step 9

Bake the halfpennies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden and crisp.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	312.7 grams (312.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1445

Total Fat 102.40g	131%
Saturated Fat 65.30g	326%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 293mg	98%
Sodium 3018mg	131%
Total Carbohydrate 96.20g	35%
Dietary Fiber 3.80g	14%
Total Sugars 0.40g
Protein 38.30g	77%

Vitamin D 21IU	107%
Calcium 754mg	58%
Iron 6mg	36%
Potassium 252mg	5%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.1%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 26.4%