When I was a kid, one of my favorite snacks was cinnamon graham crackers and peanut butter. sandwiches. They were quick, cheap and easy so my Mom liked them and I loved how the flavors meshed together. These days, I still turn to that old favorite when I need a quick and easy snack. The difference between my Mom and I though is that growing up they always came in a blue box. At my house though, we make this simple graham crackers recipe instead!
In our home, it doesn’t get much better than something we’ve made right in our own kitchen. Actually, we consider it a game at this point to see how many things we can stop buying and make instead.
The amount of money we have saved by making things at home is ridiculous.
and this recipe for graham crackers is one of our all-time favorite foods to make from scratch.
Homemade Graham Crackers Recipe
Not only are they cheaper than store bought graham crackers though, they’re also far healthier. Our recipe for graham crackers does not use any sugar and isntead, uses honey to sweeten them.
You may think you’ll miss the sugar. You won’t. Trust me.
If you’re a bit unsure about learning how to cook from scratch, don’t be. You can learn how to make homemade graham crackers quite easily.
Actually, they’re pretty foolproof if you ask me.
What Can I Use Homemade Graham Crackers for?
That is the beauty of this graham cracker recipe. They can be used in every way that store bought graham crackers can be.
They’re great for snacking; like with my peanut butter/graham sandwiches. They make amazing smores for summer camping and for holiday baking, they really can’t be beat in flavor.
You can use them in graham cracker pie crusts too! Simply make the graham cracker recipe as directed below and run them through a food processor once they’re fully cooled.
How to Keep Graham Crackers from Getting Stale
Once you make a batch of these homemade graham crackers, you’ll see that they won’t hang around your kitchen long enough to get stale, however, if you’re like me and like to do really big batches at once, it might be a concern.
You can keep them from going stale one of two ways.
The first method is to follow the graham cracker recipe below until you get to the step where you roll the dough out. Instead of rolling and scoring the crackers, roll the dough into a ball, cover twice with plastic wrap then freeze the dough ball in a freezer bag.
When you need or want them, thaw the dough a bit and continue with the recipe.
The other method is to follow the recipe completely and freeze the final product. This method works best if you are not worried about them getting crushed such as when you’re using them in a graham cracker crust.
Jump to RecipeHow to Make Homemade Graham Crackers
Supplies Needed:
- Large Mixing Spoon
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Wax Paper
- Fork
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Pastry Brush, optional
- Quality Bakeware Set
To begin, preheat your oven to 350°F and set the butter out to soften. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and honey.
Don’t use a mixer for this. Use a large mixing spoon. This dough is rather fragile and a mixer may do it enough damage that your homemade graham crackers do not turn out correctly.
Gradually add in the all purpose flour and the wheat flour alternating between them until both are fully combined.
If you are freezing the dough, stop here. Wrap the dough twice in plastic wrap then seal in a freezer bag.
Roll out graham cracker dough between sheets of wax paper to about 1/8″ thickness.
Cut or score into individual cracker sizes and use a toothpick or fork to make holes in the crackers to help air circulate.
Once you’ve got each cracker scored, freeze for 30 minutes to harden the dough.
Remove the dough from the freezer and separate each cracker using the scores you cut earlier.
Line them up on the baking sheet. You do not want the edges to be touching. This will result in softer edges so make sure there is a tiny bit of space between each cracker.
Bake for 10 minutes or just until your homemade graham crackers start to brown.
How to Make Cinnamon Sugar Graham Crackers at Home
This particular graham cracker recipe does not have a cinnamon sugar topping, however, it is not hard to add one if you desire.
To do so, melt 1-2 tablespoons butter.
Then, using a pastry brush, brush the tops of the hot crackers with the melted butter
While the melted butter is still wet, sprinkle a cinnamon/sugar mix on top.
Allow to cool completely before using.
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Homemade Graham Crackers Recipe
Equipment
- Large Mixing Spoon
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Wax Paper
- Parchment Paper
- Fork or Straw
Ingredients
- 1 c. butter softened
- 3/4 c. Brown Sugar packed
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 3 tbsp. Honey
- 1 1/2 c. All Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 c. Wheat Flour
- 1 tsp. Baking Soda
- 1 tsp. Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and honey.
- Gradually add in the all purpose flour and the wheat flour alternating between them until both are fully combined.
- Roll out graham cracker dough between sheets of wax paper to about 1/8″ thickness. Cut or score into individual cracker sizes and use a toothpick or fork to make holes in the crackers to help air circulate.Once you’ve got each cracker scored, freeze for 30 minutes to harden the dough.
- Remove the dough from the freezer and separate each cracker using the scores you cut earlier. Line them up on the baking sheet. You do not want the edges to be touching. This will result in softer edges so make sure there is a tiny bit of space between each cracker.Bake for 10 minutes or just until your homemade graham crackers start to brown.
Hi!
Can we make the dough and freeze it for up to a week before baking them?
I have never tried freezing the dough, but let me know if you try it! I’d love to know how it turns out!
This is my second time making your homemade graham cracker recipe and I LOVE it! The first time I had a enough to eat and use as crust for a cheesecake. This time around they are a Christmas gift along with cream cheese chocolate chip dip!
I will not be going back to store bought. Easy peasy and delicious!
Awe, thanks so much Jasmine! I’m so happy you enjoy the recipe!
I made these for a progressive dinner where we had smores, and hot chocolate everything had to be scratch… they were delicious and the hit of the party!
Could you use just all purpose flour.
You should be able to Darlene. Just be aware it may change the taste some.