Recipe: Vanilla Crackers

VANILLA CRACKERS

3 cups all-purpose flour or pastry flour
8 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 cup heavy (whipping) cream
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.

In a large bowl or in the food processor, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

In a separate bowl, mix the cream, honey, and vanilla extract. Add this liquid mixture slowly to the flour mixture and blend to form a dough that will hold together in a cohesive ball. You may have to add a little extra cream or some milk.

Divide the dough into 2 equal portions for rolling. On a floured surface or pastry cloth, roll to 1/8 inch thick. With a sharp knife, cut into 1 1/2 inch squares. Place them on prepared baking sheet.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, turning over once. Do not allow the crackers to become darker than light brown. Cool on a rack.

VARIATION:
If you have access to soft drink syrups, try substituting root beer syrup for the vanilla extract.

Makes: 60-70
Source: Crackers!: Fun, Easy Recipes for Baking Delicious Crackers by Linda Foust and Tony Husch