Pecorino Crackers

from the cookbook "Giada at Home"

These crackers go great with tomato soup!

Pecorino Crackers: makes 24 ( 2 points + ) 

• 1-1/4 c. grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1/8 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 c. light stick butter, softened
• 1 c. flour

Preheat oven to 350 and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine cheese, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Add butter and beat with a mixer until combined. Add the flour, 1/4 c. at a time until incorporated.


Place tablespoon sized balls on the parchment paper and flatten with the bottom of a glass to about 1/4" thick. Bake for 15 minutes or until edges brown. Cook on baking sheets.