Hot Honey Cheez-Its Recipe

Hot honey Cheez-Its with sweet, spicy crunch baked to perfection. This easy snack recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for parties, game day, or everyday snacking.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Cooling Time10

Total Time40

Servings:

Calories: 419kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

½ cup hot honey or store-bought
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes use less of these to tone down the spicy heat
4 cups Cheez-its crackers or our homemade Cheez-its

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9x13-inch baking sheet or rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, whisk together the hot honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until smooth and well combined.
Place the Cheez-Its in a large mixing bowl. Pour the hot honey mixture over the crackers and gently toss until they are evenly coated.
Spread the coated Cheez-Its in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring or flipping halfway through with a spatula to ensure even crisping.
Remove from the oven once the crackers are lightly toasted and fragrant. Allow them to cool completely, about 10 minutes, before serving.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Spread crackers in a single layer: This allows heat to circulate evenly and ensures every piece crisps instead of steaming
Flip halfway through baking: Helps both sides caramelize and prevents one side from becoming too sticky
Warm the honey mixture slightly: Makes it easier to coat the crackers evenly without clumping
Use parchment paper or silicone mat: Prevents sticking and makes cleanup much easier
Don’t rush the cooling process: Cooling allows the glaze to harden and creates the perfect crunchy texture
Adjust spice gradually: Start with less spice and add more if needed to avoid overpowering the flavor
Watch near end of bake-time: Cheez-Its burn if oven temperature is too high or they’re left too long so watch closely near the end.
Use fresh crackers: Stale crackers won’t crisp up properly and can ruin the texture
Bake on center rack: Promotes even heat distribution for consistent results
Stir gently when coating: Prevents breaking the crackers while still ensuring full coverage
Store only when completely cool: Trapping heat creates condensation and softens the crackers

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