[recipe*] Pepper-Corn Crackers

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This recipe was a treasure I found in a

cute kid's cooking cookbook that encouraged

younger kids to bake homemade treats and

stuff for inspired lunchboxes. I just love this

recipe. They make awesome after-school snacks,

picnic take-alongs or just for something special

to eat with some soup. I hope you find time to

try this recipe.

 

Pepper-Corn Crackers

 

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

3 cups corn flakes cereal

1/4 tsp baking powder

2 cups grated cheddar cheese

1/2 cup magarine

1/2 cup finely diced red pepper

Paprika to sprinkle

 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, cereal and

baking powder with a mixing spoon in a bowl.

Add the cheese; stir well.

 

2. Cut in the margarine with a pastry blender until the

mixture looks crumbly, with pieces no bigger than the

size of a small pea. The mixture should almost want to

stick together.

 

3. Work with your hands until a stiff dough forms.

Work in the red pepper.

 

4. Shape the dough into 1 inch balls.

Place balls on the ungreased cookie sheet.

Make crisscross pattern with a fork on top

of each ball while gently pressing down.

Sprinkle with the paprika. Bake in the oven for

15 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.

Yield: about 40 crackers