How to Make Your Own Homemade Graham Crackers
Discover the joy of baking with this easy and delicious recipe for Homemade Graham Crackers! Made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, honey, and a touch of cinnamon, these golden, crispy crackers strike the perfect balance between lightly sweet and subtly nutty flavors. The dough comes together effortlessly, using cold butter for a tender texture, and rolls out beautifully for custom shapes. Perfect for snacking, pairing with spreads, or crafting classic s’mores, these homemade graham crackers offer a fresher and more flavorful alternative to store-bought varieties. Ready in under an hour, they’re a fun and rewarding baking project you’ll want to revisit time and time again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2.5 tablespoons Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate small bowl, combine the honey, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until well blended.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add an additional teaspoon of milk at a time until it holds together.
Divide the dough into two equal portions. Roll out one portion between two sheets of parchment paper to about 1/8-inch thickness. Repeat with the second portion.
Using a sharp knife or cookie cutter, cut the rolled-out dough into rectangles or desired shapes. Transfer the shapes to the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cracker.
If desired, use a fork to create decorative holes or patterns on the crackers. This step is optional but helps them look authentic.
Bake the graham crackers in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are a light golden brown and firm to the touch.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the crackers to cool completely on the pans. They will crisp up as they cool.
Store the graham crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Enjoy them as-is, with your favorite spreads, or as part of a s'more!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2697 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.3 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.0 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 262 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 2513 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 426.6 g | 155% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.5 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 202.2 g | ||
| Protein | 39.1 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1126 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
