Sour Cream and Onion Crackers Recipe

Name: Sour Cream and Onion Crackers Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups flour (whole wheat, fresh ground, or all-purpose); 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon chives (minced and dried); 4 Tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup water; 1 Tablespoon honey; sea salt

These homemade sour cream and onion crackers are crisp, savory, and full of that classic tangy onion flavor everyone loves. Each bite bakes up golden and lightly flaky, with a delicate crunch and a hint of honey sweetness that balances the onion and chive seasoning perfectly.

They taste remarkably similar to the store-bought favorite, but with simple pantry ingredients and no preservatives. Sprinkle a little sea salt on top, and you have a homemade cracker that’s just right for snacking, dipping, or adding to a homemade charcuterie board.

A glass jar full of sour cream and onion crackers.

If you’ve never made homemade crackers from scratch before, you’ll likely be surprised at how easy they come together. For more variations, try my homemade cheese crackers, spicy (or not) Mexican crackers, guilt-free sweet-and-salty crackers, or herbed Italian crackers.

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Quick Look at This Recipe

✅ Recipe Name: Sour Cream and Onion Crackers
🕒 Ready In: 25 minutes
🍞 Method: Rolled and baked
👪 Yield: About 4 servings
🍽 Calories: Approximately 260 per serving
🥄 Tools: Mixing bowl, pastry cutter, rolling pin, pizza cutter, baking sheet
📖 Dietary Info: Vegetarian
⭐ Why You’ll Love It: A quick homemade cracker with classic sour cream and onion flavor using simple pantry ingredients.
👩‍🍳 Tip: Roll the dough as thin as possible for the crispiest crackers.

What Makes This Recipe Unique

Wholesome – Made with simple pantry ingredients, and contains no artificial flavors or preservatives.
Fast – The dough comes together in just a few minutes.
Versatile – You can use fresh ground, whole wheat, or all-purpose flour.
Superior Flavor – They bake quickly and taste far better than store-bought crackers.

Key Ingredients:

Sour cream and onion cracker ingredients: flour, water, butter, onion powder, and dried minced chives.

A full ingredients list, including measurements, can be found in the recipe card below.

Flour – You can use freshly milled whole wheat flour, regular whole wheat flour, or all-purpose flour. Freshly milled flour gives the best flavor and nutrition.
Butter – Butter creates tender layers and helps the crackers bake up crisp and golden.
Onion and Chives – Provides that classic savory onion flavor and beautiful little green flecks throughout the crackers.

Recipe Substitutions and Variations

A jar filled with DIY ranch seasoning mix, and labeled with a tag.

One of the best things about cooking from scratch is the flexibility it offers. Check out my full list of ingredient substitutions for all your baking and cooking needs.

Dairy-Free – If you prefer, you can substitute 3 tablespoons of olive oil for the butter.
Gluten-Free – For a gluten-free cracker, swap out wheat flour for your favorite gluten-free flour blend. Just make sure the blend has a binder (such as xanthan gum) so that it holds together as wheat flour would. For more helpful gluten-free info, check out my gluten-free baking tips.
Add Extra Herbs – Dill, parsley, or garlic powder can be added if you want to experiment with flavor. (Or, try a sprinkle of my DIY ranch seasoning.)

Sour Cream and Onion Cracker Instructions

A pastry cutter, cutting butter into flour in a glass bowl.

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F, and measure your flour and seasonings into a large mixing bowl. Using a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour until pea-sized pieces form.

Pouring water and honey into a bowl full of flour and butter mixture.

Step 2: Add the liquid and honey and mix until just combined.

A hand forming cracker dough into a ball.

Step 3: Form the dough into a ball and dump the cracker dough onto a piece of parchment paper or directly onto a baking sheet (I’ve never had issues with my dough sticking). Roll out the dough to about ⅛” thickness.

Hands using a pizza cutter to cut cracker dough into pieces.

Step 4: Using a pizza cutter (or knife), cut the crackers into desired shapes. (You can also make the crackers into fancy shapes with cookie cutters.) Sprinkle with optional sea salt. If you didn’t roll the dough on your baking sheet, transfer it now.

A pizza stone with cracker dough going into the oven.

Step 5: Bake for 10 minutes at 400°F. After 10 minutes, remove the crackers from the outer edges so they don’t burn and place them on a cooling rack.

A pizza stone with freshly baked sour cream and onion crackers.

Step 6: Return the remaining crackers to the oven and bake for 2-3 minutes, until most are golden brown. Allow the crackers to cool before removing from the pan. They will crisp as they cool.

Recipe Tips

Detail	Tip
Rolling	Though I don’t have issues with my dough sticking, you can always use parchment paper or a lightly floured surface to prevent your dough from sticking. If your dough is too thin, your crackers will burn, but if they are too thick, they won’t be crunchy. Aim to roll your dough to a consistent 1/8 inch thickness.
Cutting	You can cut your crackers into any desired shape and size, but for even baking, make sure each batch is uniform in size. To make this step a breeze, use a pizza cutter.
Baking	Rolling your dough to a consistent thickness takes time and practice. Until you have mastered this technique, check your sour cream and onion crackers for doneness a little bit early. Remove the finished crackers from the baking sheet and bake the remaining crackers for another 2 minutes.
Cooling	Leave crackers on a baking sheet to cool; they’ll crisp up as they cool.

Serving Suggestions

A hand pulling a sour cream and onion cracker from a glass jar.

These sour cream and onion crackers are incredibly versatile and pair well with many foods.

Serve them with:

Homemade buttermilk ranch dip.
Marinated mozzarella cheese balls and charcuterie boards
Sliced cheddar or Gouda
Homemade hummus
Hot spinach and artichoke dip
Chicken salad or egg salad
Soup or Instant Pot chili instead of bread

Storage Instructions

Bird's eye view of a glass jar full of sour cream and onion crackers.

Allow the crackers to cool completely before storing.

Room Temperature – Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezer – Freeze baked crackers in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
To Re-Crisp – If crackers soften slightly, place them in a 300°F oven for 3 to 5 minutes to crisp them back up.

FAQ’s

Do ranch and sour cream go together?

Yes, ranch and sour cream go together beautifully because the tangy richness of sour cream enhances the herbs and spices in ranch seasoning.

How do you get sour cream and onion flavor?

You can create sour cream and onion flavor by combining onion powder, chives or green onions, and a tangy dairy element like sour cream or cultured dairy flavor.

What oil is best for making crackers?

A mild oil like olive oil, avocado oil, or melted butter works best for crackers because it adds richness without overpowering the flavor.

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