Beet Cheddar Crackers with Flax Seeds

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

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   In a food processor, combine the cheese, butter, flour, salt and ground flax seeds in five 5-second pulses until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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   Add the beet puree and half-and-half and process until the dough forms a ball, about 10 seconds.

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   On a lightly floured surface, using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll the dough till it is 1/8-inch thick.

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   With your favorite cookie cutter (I chose a heart because its Valentines Day and the dough is perfectly pink/red, but you choose whatever you want), press the cutter into the dough.

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   Place the cut hearts onto an ungreased baking sheet.

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   Repeat until all of the dough is used up.

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   You will have to gather, re-roll, and use the cookie cutter at least twice.

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   Place the baking sheet on the middle rack in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until crackers are hard to the touch.

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    Remove from the oven and set the crackers on a rack to cool.

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    Serve at room temperature.

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    Note: If you do not have purred beets on hand, I imagine canned would work, but I have never tried it.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.