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Homemade Graham Crackers

October 25, 2012 By Sarah 7 Comments

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These Homemade Graham Crackers are just that—homemade, which means that YOU get to control the ingredients!

fried dandelions // homemade graham crackers

Homemade Graham Crackers

I’ve been looking for a healthy “cookie” recipe for some time now. I try to avoid processed foods when I can, especially for David. A lot of them have ingredients we try to avoid—even most commercial graham crackers contain honey, which, although it’s not my hill to die on, is something I avoid. It seems silly to pay more for foods that are less healthy than I can make at home, so when my friend Laura gave me this recipe I jumped on it! These turned out great—not quite like a traditional store bought graham cracker, but that same type of slightly, but not too sweet cookie.

^^^ Look how little David is here—he’s a big fan of these cookies!

David (and Mommy, and Daddy, and Grandma, and Aunt Hannah!) loved them, and I felt so good about giving him yummy cookies that were healthy too! The best part is that they came together so quickly. Even the rolling and cutting went quickly, and it would be a really fun activity to do with your kids!  Bonus—you can pick and choose what shapes you want to make for different times of year!  Last month when David was in charge of snack for his class I made each student a big snowflake cookie—fun!

fried dandelions // homemade graham crackers

fried dandelions // homemade graham crackers

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fried dandelions // homemade graham crackers

fried dandelions // homemade graham crackers

I hope you have a chance to make my Homemade Graham Crackers with your kiddos!  Take a pic and share on social media so that I can see which fun shapes you choose!  Be sure to tag me.  {#frieddandelions // @frieddandelions}

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Graham Crackers

These Homemade Graham Crackers are just that—homemade, which means that YOU get to control the ingredients!
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Dessert
Author: Sarah De la Cruz

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white flour
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup wheat germ (you can find this in the refrigerator of the healthy foods department of your grocery store)
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • combination of 6 Tablespoons Earth Balance butter and 4 Tablespoons Earth Balance shortening—OR—10 T Earth Balance butter
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 Tablespoons ice water
  • sugar to sprinkle optional

Instructions

  • In a food processor, combine flours, wheat germ, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Pulse the mixture until all ingredients are combined. Add in the butter, shortening, and maple syrup and pulse until it resembles a coarse meal. Add the water and pulse until the dough barely comes together. Shape dough into a flat disk and wrap with plastic wrap. Put in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and roll out to 1/8 inch thick. Using cookie cutters you can cut out shapes and place about an inch apart on the baking sheet (they don't spread much). Bake for 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly brown. To make them more of a treat, you can sprinkle a bit of sugar or sprinkles on top before baking.

 

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  1. Mel |avirtualvegan.com says

    January 11, 2017 at 10:08 am

    What pretty star shapes! I have never tried a graham cracker but I am told they are very like English Digestive biscuits which I love!

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  2. Jenn says

    January 10, 2017 at 3:44 pm

    These are beautiful!! And genius! My kids love graham crackers (so do I!) and I bet we’d love them even more homemade!!

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  3. Ginny McMeans says

    January 10, 2017 at 10:27 am

    Fabulous cookies! I love the looks of the too.

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  4. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says

    January 9, 2017 at 8:17 pm

    I bet these graham crackers were a hit at school! And the other parents must have been so impressed!

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  5. Becky Striepe says

    January 9, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    Oh my gosh, this is so great! Darrol and Dave both love graham crackers.

    Reply
  6. Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says

    January 9, 2017 at 10:56 am

    I’m always on the hunt for a healthy graham cracker cookie! They’re always so full of sugar but look perfect!

    Reply

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