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Homemade Wheat Thins Recipe

This Wheat Thins recipe is a slight twist on a classic cracker. It uses taco seasoning to deliver a spicy treat.

Southwestern Wheat Thins Photo
(Rachel Gurk)

Our family is a huge fan of Wheat Thin crackers. Reduced-fat, to be exact. You know, to make up for the brownies and the cookies. However, when I was dreaming up these crackers, I came to my trusty taco seasoning. I use the stuff in everything, and it was so perfect in these southwestern wheat thin crackers.

These are really fun and easy to make at home. If you love Wheat Thins, you will love these crackers. They have a slightly different crunch unless you can get them paper thin, but the taste is spot on. 

Southwestern Wheat Thins Picture
(Rachel Gurk)

I was making these with the “assistance” of a toddler and was hurrying to finish before my 4-month-old woke up, so mine aren’t quite paper thin. You gotta do what you gotta do, you know? They still tasted terrific. The taco seasoning added a perfect southwestern flair and just enough spice to keep things interesting.

I love taking a product that I’d typically buy at the store and trying to make it myself. It’s a fun challenge and I always feel great knowing exactly what goes into my food and what my kids are eating.  I’ve done homemade cheez-its (that dang “z” drives me bonkers), and I definitely need to try these copycat Velveeta shells. What should I take on next?

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Homemade Wheat Thins Recipe

Rachel Gurk
This Wheat Thins recipe is a slight twist on a classic cracker. It uses taco seasoning to deliver a spicy treat.
3 from 19 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Cuisine Tex Mex
Servings 6 10 crackers
Calories 159 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 cups Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Taco Seasoning
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4-1/3 cup Boiling Water
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • Salt for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpat baking sheet.

  • Add the flour, sugar and taco seasoning to the bowl of a food processor and pulse to combine. Cut the butter into small pieces and add it to the food processor. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Add the water and vanilla and pulse until a smooth dough forms. Add more water if needed for dough to come together. Do not over-process.

  • Divide the dough into 4 pieces. Move one piece of dough to your work surface and keep the others covered with a towel to prevent them from dying out. Lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin and roll the dough into a large rectangle.
  • Roll as thin as possible. Use a pizza cutter to cut the rectangle into squares about 1 to 1 1/2 inches wide.
  • Transfer the dough squares to the prepared baking sheets. They won’t spread so they can be placed close together. Sprinkle the squares with salt. Repeat the rolling and cutting process with the other 3 pieces of dough. Stick your scraps under the towel and roll them out last for one last batch.
  • Bake the crackers until crisp and brown or about 5-10 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning. Once baked, transfer to a plate to cool. Store the crackers in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Have additional flour on hand for for rolling out crackers.
  • Your number of crackers may vary depending on how thin or thick you roll the dough.

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 3mgFiber: 3g
Keyword Baking, Crackers, Snacks, Tex Mex, Whole Grain
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3 from 19 votes (19 ratings without comment)
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