3 Homemade Cracker Recipes for Your Favorite Store-bought Brands

Today, we have 3 homemade cracker recipes for your favorite store-bought brands! We are making Ritz Crackers, Cheez-Its, and Wheat thins. These are the ultimate copycat recipes! Not only can we achieve the flavor of these iconic brands that we know and love, but we can also do it without all the added junk. So, get ready for a fresh, flavorful, and homemade version of your favorite crispy treats.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:06 How to Make Cheez It Crackers
5:00 How to Make Ritz Crackers
8:58 How to Make Wheat Thins
13:01 Outro
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[@GemmaStafford]

Hi Bold Bakers! Get all 3 written cracker recipes here: www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-cracker-recipes/

[@tatacousin]

At the beginning of the school year I made the cheez-it style crackers from cheese from Dollar Tree refrigerator section (The cheddar & pepper jack) and my kids loved it.

[@chrismazz75]

I find that adding paprika to my cheez-it crackers makes them taste more like store bought

[@tatacousin]

@@chrismazz75 I'm gonna try that. Just a sweet paprika or smoked?

[@chrismazz75]

@@tatacousin the one I have just says paprika. I added black pepper to mine also. There’s another KZbinr that makes homemade cheez-it’s, I used his recipe.

[@BittersweetOrBust]

If you have a pasta roller, it helps get the dough super thin and even.

[@paulrhodesquinn]

Great tip! Thanks 😀

[@dyoden5559]

Hands down the best and easiest baker to follow and learn from. I just started a couple months ago and have run through many of your recipes, Gemma. From pretzels, cakes, to breads, and even toffee - everyone of them turned out amazing. Now, crackers are on the list. Thank you so much!!!

[@GemmaStafford]

I’m happy to hear that, Dyoden! Thank you for sharing.

[@salliecinnamon]

Love this! Also want to say I picked up a copy of the cookbook and it is the best! Seriously, well written and presented for someone like me - love to bake, but need tips and techniques and easy to understand recipes.

[@SweetTea742]

This is brilliant! You are to sweet 😊 Thank you for being so appreciative of your audience and taking the time from your busy schedule to actually respond!!! Love and well wishes to you, hubby and adorable baby boy 💐🌟💝

[@GemmaStafford]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@moonovermiami9787]

Just what I wanted!! I refuse to buy the prepackaged shelf stuff..Now I can make at home! Thank You again! You're amazingly in tune with what we want. 💕

[@GemmaStafford]

You are so welcome!

[@sharistafne4632]

Love your videos! Just accidentally came across your channel, im so excited to make these! Thank you!!😁👍

[@GemmaStafford]

Welcome to Bigger Bolder Baking! We launch a new video every Thursday, 8:30 AM PST. I include a link to the written recipe, with instructions and measurements, with each video in the description. Because of all the international conversions, it’s just easier for everyone this way. All recipes (around 600 of them) are in www.biggerbolderbaking.com

[@sharistafne4632]

@@GemmaStafford Thank you! You're an Amazing Cook! You're little boy is Adorable too!😁👍💞

[@reshmapatel325]

Best recipe for a while. I was craving something like this. I will be making this in 2 weeks time xx

[@Nurinuritat]

I ate Ritz last Friday and i was just thinking i'm gonna make this Ritz cracker this weekend but now i need to make all of these crackers😄 It's time to check my ingredients. Thank you Gemma 😊

[@nozhanrashidiasl8222]

Thanks for sharing and inspiring your recipe with us 🌹🪻🙏 from Iran.

[@eleniprovia7667]

Wow Gemma, you never cease to amaze me. I really need to try these recipes!

[@GemmaStafford]

Grand! Get the link to each recipe here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-cracker-recipes/ Enjoy!

[@pamelaquander8485]

I recently bought groceries delivered to my house 🏡 this week. and I always bought Nabisco Crackers and Ritz crackers, and for some reason the Ritz crackers lost it's falovr. I also like Town House Crackers too. there's nothing like a hot bowl of my favorite soup and crackers on a cold winter day or Night 🌃.🥣🥄🥰☺️😚

[@venitha11]

Oohh lovely ❤❤I’ve been searching for an easy cracker recipe n these will definitely do as I’ve tried a lot of ur recipes n they are my go to when I need to bake something. Thanks Gemma👍🙏💕

[@Abeerandapastry]

I love snacks! Baking them yourself must be just as fun! Thanks for sharing Gemma 💗

[@GemmaStafford]

Lovely! I hope you’ll give these a go! Get the link to each recipe here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-cracker-recipes/ Enjoy!

[@susananderson9619]

I love Welsh Rarebit,I used to make it alot for my two sons when they were young.

[@Sourpusscandy]

That’s great!!!! And no creepy ingredients! Home made is always best, thanks!

[@GemmaStafford]

Go for it! Get the link to each recipe here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-cracker-recipes/

[@melissalambert7615]

Thanks for the recipes! Grew up eating Cheez-its and still have them once in a while. Your recipe looks so easy it would be great to make them.

[@GemmaStafford]

Go for it, Melissa!

[@amandasteyn6416]

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[@tiny.terrorist.negotiator]

Ooh I'm so excited to make these!!!!!

[@GemmaStafford]

Go for it!

[@kellycoleman1122]

THANK YOU!

[@toniallison6387]

This is amazing, a homemade cracker without all those other ingredients!! YUMMy this is exciting project for me... Thank you Gemma, your awesome!

[@GemmaStafford]

Go ahead and give these crackers a go, Tonia.

[@crystalwinks2772]

AWESOME! I love how you get right down to business!!!

[@GemmaStafford]

Thanks for watching!

[@barbaramurphy6680]

Thank you!

[@michellezevenaar]

Wonderful! I love when you make things that us expats can't buy in the supermarkt! Cheese it's are sooo delicious!

[@GemmaStafford]

Hope you’ll give this a go! Get the link to each recipe here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-cracker-recipes/

[@nataliecruz1280]

Thank you, Gemma! I literally was wondering if I could make Ritz crackers myself this week, bc I ran out and had to buy some at the store. This is easy to follow. ☺️

[@GemmaStafford]

I hope you’ll give this a go, Natalie. Get the link to each recipe here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-cracker-recipes/

[@DiaDia18]

Very nice recipie Gemma! They looks amazing! Your recipies is so simply Gemma and they looks always easy if you show us 1 or 3... or more recipies Gemma! Thanks for that! Have a nice day and good weekend! Have a good week and good month! 👍👏🍴

[@GemmaStafford]

Glad you like these, Dia. I hope you’ll give these a go.

[@DiaDia18]

@@GemmaStafford Thanks Gemma! 🤩🤩🤩

[@Dulcess]

Yummy, thanks for the recipes ☺️

[@GemmaStafford]

Glad you like them!

[@cantstopsinging]

Thank you for these. I made the Ritz style. Couldn't believe how easy it was..

[@GemmaStafford]

Well done to you!

[@jchoco453]

Thank you Gemma!! ❤I haven’t found the perfect cracker recipes until now! Cheez-its are amazingly delicious! Haha 😄

[@GemmaStafford]

Glad you like them!

[@EulaleeMiller-cx1bp]

U make it look so easy, thanks for getting strait to the recipe🙂

[@GemmaStafford]

It is a fairly easy recipe to make. Go ahead and give it a go. Get the recipe here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/apple-strudel-recipe/

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

These sound so good~ and easy! I will be trying these.

[@GemmaStafford]

They are easy to make! Get the measurements for each recipe through links found here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-cracker-recipes/ Hope you enjoy!

[@donnagray9579]

Rarebit or Welsh Rabbit as we would call it, is toasted cheese on toast. Bubbly and delicious.

[@southsidecarly7427]

Thanks for sharing the video!

[@GemmaStafford]

Thanks for watching!

[@stacyhackney6100]

Thank you.

[@melinaz3385]

If you squared the dough before you placed it to chill, and when you bring it out to roll, it would give you better edges when rolling it out.

[@daniyalkhizar]

I loved this video! Definitely going to make the ritz crackers and the wheat thins 😁.

[@GemmaStafford]

Go for it, Daniyal!

[@Tamtam-hf5dt]

Great job

[@pamginia]

Yum! These all look delicious and so easy to make! I need to try these recipes!

[@GemmaStafford]

Go ahead and give these a go!

[@all.in1giftchannel670]

Thank you for this recipe! Impressive,very nice.

[@GemmaStafford]

Glad you enjoyed this video. I hope you’ll give it a go!

[@MaeganCullinan]

Made the cheez its, LOVE THEM!! Thanks Queen

[@GemmaStafford]

So glad!

[@annwickham4332]

Very cool my favorite is the Ritz crackers. Thank you

[@GemmaStafford]

Glad you like them!

[@yogirise2669]

I LOVE Crackers! French girl in me...

[@GemmaStafford]

Perfect! I hope you'll give this a go then!

[@bhavna76rasaily]

Wow easy amazing recipes 😍

[@GemmaStafford]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@nataliewalker9682]

ooo these are fun recipes

[@publictoilet1970]

Thank you for these receipes! Your an treasure!!

[@GemmaStafford]

Glad you like them!

[@ericrichter7933]

What a great video! Thanks

[@GemmaStafford]

Glad you liked it!

[@bethholt1517]

These look amazing. Will definitely try them. Thank so much for these. A tip: I use a fork when making other crackers to get the little holes. 😉

[@maryserrano6448]

They all look yummy 😋

[@GemmaStafford]

I hope you’ll give them a go!

[@elizabethsmith38]

They look delicious. I hope to try this soon.

[@GemmaStafford]

Can't wait to see how you get on, Elizabeth:www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-cookie-recipes-store-bought/!

[@c2bienaime]

Oh that’s very delicious

[@Misszahira23]

Gemma , I just wanted to thank you for this recipe I made 2 batches today , they are soo good🙌😋

[@GemmaStafford]

Well done, you! Carry on baking!

[@michellecarpenter2753]

Gemma - a couple of technique questions: (1) would it work to use a pasta machine to roll out the dough? (2) would it work to sprinkle to Ritz dough with salt and prick the dough before cutting? I am excited to try these recipes. We really like all three of these crackers. :) Thanks for your time to create these recipes and videos.

[@Lootoodle]

Gemma you are always so amazing!!

[@GemmaStafford]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@moonduststarlight2959]

gemma ❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you so much for your videos ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@GemmaStafford]

Thanks for watching!

[@retireorbust]

So glad I searched for this. I love crackers and thought I should make them so I could design my own taste. I like a grazing kind of eating with small meals. I think it is the most natural way of eating. Simple, basic food like crackers and various sausages and cheeses is my kind of eating.

[@GemmaStafford]

Go for it! Get the links to the recipes here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-cookie-recipes-store-bought/

[@FaithTerry-se6pe]

Hi thanks I enjoyed your video

[@1lavender12]

u're amazing i love ur videos and i never get tired watching them over and over again 🥰🌷💜 i hope u bake butter cookies next time 💘🥰

[@GemmaStafford]

Thank you so much for the support!

[@brendarigdonsbrensden.8350]

Love them all as a snack but would love a Jacobs cream cracker size for my cheese and home made Branston chutney that’s reminds me I need to do a batch of hp sauce. Thanks Gemma 👍🏼❤️

[@GemmaStafford]

I’ll look into it. Thanks for watching!

[@brendarigdonsbrensden.8350]

@@GemmaStafford my pleasure ❤️

[@ccrides]

Thanks!

[@GemmaStafford]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@risasantiago5059]

Hi, i so admire your food!!!! From the Philippines🙂

[@GemmaStafford]

Glad to have you here.

[@lakeisharhyant2045]

❤❤❤❤.. my new years resolution is to learn how to make as may resturant style and snack food as possible to cut down on going to resturants and buying snacks to cut down on grocery bills. Now yo plan time to do it consistently.

[@GemmaStafford]

That sounds like a good plan!

[@delyndadodd568]

It’s good to know that there is a recipe for making crackers and I am willing to learn more about what other crackers I can make.

[@GemmaStafford]

Glad it was helpful!

[@L-M-O-1]

If you have a pasta roller attachment for your stand mixer, you could roll it out with that. Especially if you want to make them a solid rectangle. You just roll it out, fold it over, roll again until it's a rectangle.

[@ajthefunkmonster4767]

I'd be tempted as hecc to overcook the Cheez-Its (I LOVE the Extra Toasty ones)

[@GemmaStafford]

So long as they’re not burnt, you can bake it a bit longer. Hope you get on well with the recipe. The link to each can be found here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-cracker-recipes/

[@sandyharber5706]

These look great! I would love it if someone could recreate the bacon thin crackers I grew up eating!

[@GemmaStafford]

Sounds delicious! I'll look into it.

[@fanofpink]

They look so good. My brother loves these crackers.

[@GemmaStafford]

Yay! I hope you’ll make some for him!

[@vonderheide]

love that you made them I love these crackers. but I moved to Tunisia 5 years ago and can't get them here I'm going to try making some soon 🥰

[@GemmaStafford]

Go ahead and give these a go. Hope you get on well with the recipes. You can get the link to each here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-cracker-recipes/

[@Ramyapad19]

Cant wait to make all soon for me i never had homemade crackers before perfect for my after office snacks

[@GemmaStafford]

Go for it, Ramya! Get the recipe links here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-cracker-recipes/

[@user-cp9ei6mn1c]

Great recipes! I was looking for crackers for adults and for my 1 year old to snack on

[@GemmaStafford]

Glad you like these!

[@Farmhouse-Adventures.]

yummmmmmmmmy

[@brianbell3417]

A sweet lass, to be sure!

[@GemmaStafford]

Hi Bold Bakers! Get the written recipes and instructions for all 3 crackers here: www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-cracker-recipes/ Be sure to share what you make with me on social media or my website!

[@Loyannelima]

Your website is very confusing

[@helenwong2512]

I love Cheez-It crackers the most !!!!!!!!!!!

[@GemmaStafford]

Hope you like making them at home, Helen. Get the link to recipes here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-cracker-recipes/

[@nualamathiesen822]

I moved from Dublin Ireland To the United States When I was 12 years old And I really love your Irish accent. unfortunately I lost my accent because the kids in school made fun of it and I so love to hear you speak in that lovely accent, and of course your recipes are fantastic!!! I am so happy that I found you on here!!!

[@GemmaStafford]

Glad to have you here!

[@byronchandler5000]

Gemma, your crackers are just pure perfection, and you always look so cute and adorable in pink. I'm putting your cookbook to good use.

[@GemmaStafford]

Thank you for the kind words, Byron. You should give these www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-cracker-recipes/ a go!

[@confusedwhynot]

I would like a "Dip In A Chip" recipe from the 70's.

[@ChildOfDarkDefiance]

Recipe for Welsh Rarebit please.

[@cindyzwyns7186]

These looked really good and easy. Could you do other cracker recipes such as Bugles and Chicken in a Biscuit crackers? Thanks so much.

[@GemmaStafford]

Thanks a million. I can look into those too.

[@wynnkidsnannylorivance4111]

Ahh, your cracker episode....my lifeline when I was in the hospital all last winter. The one thing that settled my stomach.

[@GemmaStafford]

I hope you've fill recovered now. I'm glad you liked these!

[@carolinelenny]

Yes, I've wished for homemade cracker/chips recipes!😊

[@GemmaStafford]

I hope you’ll give all three a go!

[@wendygervais8526]

Love this idea. Could you do all of them in food processor?

[@GemmaStafford]

Yes, you can. I just demonstrated the different methods one can make these. I hope you’ll give these a go, Wendy.

[@AbidaCooking]

Mmm I Like It

[@pamelaquander8485]

I love watching your cooking videos. Question I love eating little Debbie's Oat meal pies, and ice cream sandwiches. can you do a recipe making Little Debbie's cakes 😉😊

[@GemmaStafford]

Hi Pamela. I can’t promise but I’ll look into it. Thanks for watching!

[@pamelaquander8485]

I have a flat pan that I bought from a coworker of mine who was selling Avon products at a Day Care where I was working. it's for making ice cream sandwiches. has round circles and you can use any kind of cake mix, brefaly German Chocolate cake ,just bake, cool 😎 them add the ice-cream to make the sandwich freeze them individually in Saran Wrap and place in a plastic bag or large container.

[@bionicbunny3680]

Cracker looks good have a nice day

[@GemmaStafford]

They are nice and easy! You can get the link to each recipe here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-cracker-recipes/ Hope you give these a go!

[@lynnestamey7272]

I like to add some cayenne pepper to the cheese crackers. Tastes like Cheese Nips!

[@GemmaStafford]

Great idea!

[@lwhite1310]

I love crackers 🍘 ❤

[@GemmaStafford]

Perfect! Go ahead and give this a go!

[@zainabafreen2876]

Hi ,i am from India i like your recipe

[@GemmaStafford]

Glad to hear that!

[@LeornianCyng]

Hi Gemma, these look absolutely amazing. I wanted to ask, can these be made with sunflower or olive oil instead of butter. If they can, what is the quantity oil you need to substitute for butter? Thanks 🙂

[@GemmaStafford]

Technically, you can. But as I have not tired it, I can’t recommend measurements. You usually need a lesser amount of oil if using it to replace butter. I would start with half the amount of butter, then work my way to getting it to the same consistency as shown in the video. Hope this helps.

[@Thisisit120]

Love your videos you always have such unique things that you cook or bake on your channel. I have just one request. Could you please put the recipe written out in the drop-down box please?

[@GemmaStafford]

Thanks for your support, Reta! We sometimes have to make shortcuts in videos to enhance functionality. Also, some recipes may need updates over time. Hence, we always direct bakers to one source which is my site to maintain consistency. That way bakers are assured that they have the correct recipe whenever they access it from the site. I hope this makes sense. Your support and patience are much appreciated! You can always find links for written recipes (along with video if available) below or above my videos/pictures in my posts’ description box. On each page, below the recipe title, you'll see a “jump to recipe” button and/or a “jump to video” button (if applicable) . Click on the button, you'll be directed to the recipe/video section. Hope you enjoy: www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-cookie-recipes-store-bought/

[@annettefrancoeur9419]

Yes. I don't know if it's just me or is anyone else having trouble accessing the recipes? I would love to try these crackers. I can get the ingredients from the video but not the amounts,

[@annettefrancoeur9419]

Got it. Finally accessed the recipes. Sorry it was just me. Thanks.

[@cheungjohnny8290]

Hello , thanks for your video. Besides,I really really want to know the chicken crimpy recipe. Would you know how to make?

[@GemmaStafford]

Hi. I’m sorry but I don’t have a recipe for that at this time.

[@donnagray9579]

I'm with you on the red cheddar is better!

[@L-M-O-1]

Yes, yellow & white cheddar taste different. The spice that makes it yellow also has a taste.

[@helenjansen27]

I love your recipes! I just have one question. For the Cheesits and Wheat thins, do the crackers actually shrink when you bake them? I see you put them on the tray as one large piece of dough but the come out of the oven with gaps in between. Or do you separate them out before baking?

[@GemmaStafford]

I cut them as demonstrated and they separate as they puff up a bit while baking.

[@janem3575]

Hi Gemma, my mouth is watering for your cheeze its! they look so much tastier than the store bought. Question. Would it help if I super chilled the flour and cheese in the freezer for 10 min or so to keep things cold? I don't have a food processor, so I have to hand mix....

[@GemmaStafford]

Yes, it does help to keep the butter cold so it won’t melt into the flour and yield a greasy cracker. The cheese need not be cold though, it’s much easier to handle if it’s not too hard. Hope this helps. Get the link to each recipe here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-cracker-recipes/

[@janem3575]

@@GemmaStafford Thanks so much Gemma!

[@sanjaysomnarain1]

happy late birthday gemma!

[@peterbourgeois8492]

Hi Gemma. I’ve been wanting to ask what chocolate you use in your ice cream and chocolate chip recipes.

[@GemmaStafford]

Hi Peter. I use different brands, usually Hersheys or Ghirardelli. Hope this helps.

[@kkat7512]

You are the bomb lady!!

[@JamieE76]

Hi Gemma! Would these recipes still work if I substitute einkorn flour for the all-purpose flour? Thanks!

[@GemmaStafford]

I haven’t tried it, but technically I think it is possible.

[@JamieE76]

@@GemmaStafford Okay, I think I will try it and see how they turn out. :)

[@patcavasin5947]

These look great. Just curious, why do you use a food processor for the cheese crackers but not the other 2 recipes?

[@GemmaStafford]

For cheese crackers, you want to make sure the shredded cheese is finely ground together with flours. No need for this in the other two recipes. Hope you give them a go and enjoy: www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-cracker-recipes/

[@wsround]

I was watching this and thinking to get the thin sheets could you use a pasta machine to get that thin evenly thin cracker. I don't have one but was just wondering

[@GemmaStafford]

I haven't tried it, but this is a softer dough compared to pasta. It might not hold together that well in a pasta machine. You're welcome to try though. We'd love to know how it goes.