It’s been over a year now that I have been wanting to make my own graham crackers, no lie graham flour was on my digital shopping list app for like 3 months. I finally decided to just google graham cracker recipes and do some reading, I decided on an adaptation of a recipe by Smitten Kitchen. I started baking with coconut oil a few months ago and I love it, especially the smell of it, despite the lack of coconut taste in the finished product; I just love the health benefits of this exotic oil. Health benefits in a cookie, I know what you’re thinking and you are right, I am just justifying to myself a way to indulge by sweet tooth, but so be it! I’m going to be perfectly honest, this dough is a little more delicate than traditional butter dough, I don’t know what your experiences are with coconut oil but I found that these crackers bake a lot faster than the recipe I adapted them from. If you are a vegetarian or a non-super strict vegan then you are going to love this recipe, it’s completely dairy-free with the use of coconut oil and almond milk as substitutes. I loved the crispness of these, I rolled out several batches and baked them at different thicknesses and times; the best results in my opinion were 1/8″ dough baked for 8-10 minutes, depending on how hot your oven runs. Just remember the thinner the dough the less time to bake and the thicker will need a bit more. With or without cinnamon and sugar on top, you are going to love these graham crackers. Enjoy them as a snack, indulge in a s’more or two and share them with your friends; enjoy and happy baking!
2 c + 2 Tbs all-purpose flour
1/2 c whole wheat flour
1 c brown sugar
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp sea salt
7 Tbs coconut oil, frozen and diced
1/3 c honey (for truly vegan use molasses)
5 Tbs almond milk, I like Silk
2 Tbs vanilla extract
Directions:
In the bowl of your stand mixer add the flours, sugar, baking soda and salt, stir to combine. Add the coconut oil and mix on low until the mixture is crumbly. In separate bowl whisk together the honey, almond milk and vanilla, add it to the flour mixture at low speed until the dough comes together. Transfer the dough onto plastic wrap and cover, chill for 2-4 hours. Preheat your oven to 350º, line a baking sheet with a mat or parchment. On a clean floured surface roll the dough out to 1/8″ thick and cut into desired shapes (cookie cutters or traditional squares), sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if desired and bake for 8-10 minutes. If rolling dough 1/4″ thick bake for 12-15 minutes, be careful not to burn them, check the doneness often. Remove from the oven, cool and serve.
Yields 4 dozen 2″ cookies
Recipe adapted from Graham Crackers by Smitten Kitchen
I am so happy to finally be here on your blog to leave a comment, and to follow you! I have seen your ad on Julie’s sidebar and I have been meaning to click it! I did today from the Blog Hop! Following GFC and Twitter! I am bookmarking this recipe! I will be making this week, have all the ingredients! Thanks for sharing!
I’m so happy you did!
They are so cute! I’ve never thought to try and make graham crackers from scratch, but they do look like they’d taste SO much better! 😀 And kudos to you for prioritizing your life: family is important and I’m sure your other readers (like me) will totally understand and best of luck in 2013 😀
Jess @ http://www.onsugarmountain.com
Thanks! I really struggled for a few months to make the decision I think it will be best for all
Hi there, I am co-hosting the BYB hop this week. I wanted to stop by and follow you and see what you are all about.
I think it is great that you are taking time off to be with your family. We all have to do what is right for us.
These Graham crackers look so wonderful! I love the shape of them and I love that they are made with coconut oil! I just pinned the recipe and will make them later!
Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com
Dawn here from http://spatulasonparade.blogspot.com
Saw your blog at GYB party and stopped by. LOVE the idea of making my own graham crackers. I pinned this recipe.
Hi there! I am hopping over from GFC to become a new follower. I cannot wait to go through your recipes and try them!! Glad to have found your blog!
Tami
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Those sound great! I’m definitely going to try them. Isn’t coconut oil great??? I use it for everything. Now I have another thing I can use it for.
Vanessa I’m using it in everything!
Stopping by from GYB hop… newest follower. Love this recipe and would like to invite you to link it up to our Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party this week. It starts now and goes through until Sunday morning. Link upto 3 recipes. great recipes, great friends and great giveaways.
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Impressive!
Wow, these graham crackers look amazing! I am going to try these very soon!! Lovely blog!
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Just found your blog–your food photography is beautiful and everything looks delish! Now following.
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Thank you so much, I’m happy to have you follow along!
I’m stopping in from the GYB Blog Hop. I adore your photographs. I have enjoyed peeking around your blog a bit and am your newest follower.
Jen @ CraftyMisAdventures.com
Jen you are so sweet, I am always happy to have a new follower and of course someone who thinks I take good pictures is definitely a compliment! thanks so much 🙂