Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1¼ cups (5 oz/143 g) powdered sugar
- ¾ cup (3 ¾ oz/105 g) whole wheat flour
- ½ cup (2 ½ oz/71 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (2 oz/57 g) Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup (4 oz/115 g) butter, cold and diced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2-3 tablespoons whole milk, at room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 325°F (165°C) with fan assist and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Incorporate butter: Add the cold, diced butter to the dry mix. Use your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs. You can also use a pastry cutter or a food processor for this step.
- Add honey and milk: In a small bowl, mix the honey with 2 to 3 tablespoons of room temperature whole milk. Pour this liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until the dough forms a cohesive ball.
- Roll out the dough: Lightly flour your surface and roll out the dough to about ⅛ inch (0.6 cm) thickness to get thin, crisp crackers.
- Cut and pattern: Use a 2 ½-inch square cookie cutter or a pizza cutter to cut the dough into squares. Prick the cookies down the center lengthwise with a fork, and use a skewer to mark the classic graham cracker pattern on both sides of the scored lines. Carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the crackers: Bake the dough in the preheated oven at 325°F (165°C) for about 15 minutes, or until the surface looks dry and the crackers are crisp.
- Cool and store: Allow the cookies to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain their crunch.
Notes
- Use Dutch-processed cocoa powder for a smoother, richer chocolate flavor.
- Ensure the butter is cold to help achieve a crumbly texture in the dough.
- Adjust the milk quantity as needed to bring the dough together without making it sticky.
- To keep crackers crisp longer, store them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
- These graham crackers are perfect for snacking, or you can use them in recipes like s’mores or pie crusts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
