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Homemade Graham Crackers Recipe

Shaziya
There’s something undeniably comforting about the crisp, buttery snap of a homemade graham cracker. In just 40 minutes, you can create these golden, flaky treats that are far superior to store-bought versions.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting time 1 minute
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 22 graham crackers

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour (10 oz/284 g)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar (6 oz/170 g)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 7 tablespoons cubed butter, cold (3 ½ oz/100 g)
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk
  • cup honey (3 oz/85 g)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Line 2 large cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add the butter to the dry ingredients and rub in with your fingertips until the mixture looks like coarse breadcrumbs (You can also do this in a food processor).
  • In a separate jug, whisk together the milk, honey, and vanilla until the honey has dissolved. Add the milk mixture to the flour and mix until a dough forms. The dough will be sticky and soft.
  • Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour so it's easy to roll. Like previously mentioned this is a very soft dough, so the longer it chills the better.
  • On a well-floured surface, roll out the dough to a little more ¼ inch thick. Note: keep the surface and your rolling pin dusted with flour to prevent the dough from sticking too much.
  • Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 2 x 5-inch rectangles. Using a knife, score the cookies down the center lengthwise, then in half across. Using a fork, prick the Grahams on both sides of the scored lines. This will create the classic Graham Cracker cookie pattern. Gently transfer the cookies to the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake the cookies Fan assist at 325°F (165°C) for roughly 10-12 minutes. I like to bake them for 10 minutes so they are still soft and not too crunchy.
  • Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Eat as is or use them to make S'mores.
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