Homemade Cheez-Its Recipe

With a mixer in medium speed, combine the cheese, butter, shortening, and salt in a bowl.

Add in the flour and paprika, then mix on low.

Add the water in a slow stream just until dough forms a ball.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, then refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

On a well floured surface, roll out the dough into a thin square, less than ⅛-inches.

With a pastry wheel, cut the dough into 1-inch squares.

Use a skewer or toothpick to poke a hole in the center of each square.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until light brown at the edges.

Transfer the crackers to a cooling rack, then allow to cool.

Serve, and enjoy!