Name: Cheese Animal Crackers
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 3/4 hr
Yield: Makes about 6 dozen crackers
Ingredients: 1 (3-oz) piece Parmigiano-Reggiano, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1/2 cup); 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour plus additional for dusting; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened; 1/4 cup whole milk; 2 tablespoons lightly beaten egg (from 1 large); 1- to 2-inch animal-shaped cookie cutters*

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Cheese Animal CrackersRomulo Yanes

Unlike the sweet animal crackers in the familiar circus box, these boast a savory cheese flavor. They're a nice accompaniment to the chicken soup with rice.

Cooks' notes:

• Dough can be chilled in sealed plastic bag up to 1 day. • If you can't find animal-shaped cutters, dough can be cut into shapes with a sharp knife. • Crackers keep in an airtight container at room temperature 3 weeks. *Available at foosecookiecutters.com.

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