# What You'll Need:
→ Crackers
01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, 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 finely chopped chives
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
12 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - Salt and black pepper to taste
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and dried herbs if using in a large bowl.
03 - Add cold cubed butter to the flour mixture and rub in until coarse crumbs form.
04 - Stir in cold water and olive oil until dough forms. Knead briefly on a floured surface until smooth.
05 - Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Use a star-shaped cutter to cut out crackers.
06 - Place crackers on prepared baking sheet and prick each with a fork.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until lightly golden and crisp. Let cool completely.
08 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, chives, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
09 - Arrange crackers around a small bowl of dip on a serving platter or place dip in a shallow bowl with crackers radiating outward. Serve immediately.
