# Components:
→ Crackers
01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
05 - 1/3 cup cold water
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon dried herbs (thyme, rosemary), optional
→ Dip
08 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
09 - 1/4 cup sour cream
10 - 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
12 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and dried herbs in a large bowl.
03 - Add cold cubed butter and rub into the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form.
04 - Stir in cold water and olive oil until a dough forms; knead briefly on a floured surface until smooth.
05 - Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness and cut star shapes using a cookie cutter.
06 - Place crackers on baking sheet and prick each with a fork.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until lightly golden and crisp; allow to cool completely.
08 - Mix cream cheese, sour cream, chives, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
09 - Arrange crackers around a bowl of dip on a serving platter and serve immediately.
