""Crackers" is a weird term to use for what really is a savory cookie. The first batch that I made I did exactly as the recipe read and I felt that a tablespoon was way too big. The "crackers" have a strong taste. And there is no way that as is this recipe can make 24 "crackers". I made a second batch and this time I left out the cayenne, I used salted butter and omitted the salt. I also finely grated the cheese. I made more a teaspoon sized "cracker" and flattened the dough more with my hands to make more of a cracker than cookie. The result I think is much better. If you don't like pecornio then you won't like this recipe.