Directions

1. LINE baking sheets with parchment or coat lightly with butter.

2. MIX together flour, baking powder and cayenne or other seasoning in medium bowl with a whisk or fork. Cut butter into small pieces and distribute throughout flour mixture.

3. BEAT or blend flour mixture and butter together with food processor, electric mixer with paddle attachment, pastry blender or with your fingertips, until butter is well incorporated.

4. ADD egg and beat or blend for 1 to 2 minutes longer until medium-firm dough is formed. Add cheese and beat or blend for another 1 to 2 minutes or until incorporated. Press the dough into rectangle, wrap in plastic wrap and chill in freezer for about 30 minutes.

5. PREHEAT oven to 375ºF.

6. UNWRAP dough and place on lightly floured work surface. Roll out into 1/8-inch-thick (or thinner) layer. With heart-shaped cookie cutter (or other favorite shape) cut out crackers and place on prepared baking sheets.

7. BAKE crackers for 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Let cool on baking sheets, then store in tightly covered container for up to one week.