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January 10, 2013 By Emily 17 Comments

Graham Crackers

Filed Under: cookie, dairy free, snack Tagged With: almond milk, coconut oil, graham cracker

I want to start today’s post with a little explanation/update: last summer I really hit my groove with blogging and started a regular M/W/F posting routine. After several months of enjoyment and personal reflection, I feel that it is best for me to alter my posting schedule to two posts a week. I have a young growing family to look after and while I thoroughly enjoy blogging, they are my main priority. So out of respect to you my fabulous, loyal readers I wanted to let you know what you can expect from me in 2013. I hope that the new year is treating you all well and that we can each be successful in our resolutions and endeavors to improve as individuals. With that said on to the goods:

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!


Ingredients:

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

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Comments

  1. Pamela says

    January 10, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Emily Dicks says

      January 11, 2013 at 1:15 pm

      I’m so happy you did!

      Reply
  2. _sugarmountain says

    January 10, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Emily Dicks says

      January 11, 2013 at 1:14 pm

      Thanks! I really struggled for a few months to make the decision I think it will be best for all

      Reply
  3. Cynthia Landrie says

    January 10, 2013 at 4:49 pm

    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

    Reply
  4. Spatulas On Parade - Dawn says

    January 10, 2013 at 4:56 pm

    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.

    Reply
  5. Tami says

    January 10, 2013 at 6:20 pm

    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
    http://www.prettypurplexing.com

    Reply
  6. Vanessa says

    January 10, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Emily Dicks says

      January 11, 2013 at 1:14 pm

      Vanessa I’m using it in everything!

      Reply
  7. Marlys Folly says

    January 11, 2013 at 2:13 am

    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.
    http://marlys-thisandthat.blogspot.com/2013/01/foodie-friends-friday-linky-party_10.html

    Reply
  8. Shiloh Barkley says

    January 11, 2013 at 1:53 am

    Impressive!

    Reply
  9. Purabi Naha says

    January 11, 2013 at 8:38 am

    Wow, these graham crackers look amazing! I am going to try these very soon!! Lovely blog!
    http://cosmopolitancurrymania.blogspot.in/

    Reply
  10. Megan Damron says

    January 13, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    I am happy to announce that I have nominated you for the Liebster Award! I am a new follower through Bloggy Moms:) Come check it out Busy, Young, Single Momma Sanity! You will find yourself in the “You’ll Never Beliebster!” post. 🙂

    Reply
  11. Ashley says

    January 14, 2013 at 3:13 am

    Just found your blog–your food photography is beautiful and everything looks delish! Now following.

    http://pretty-posy.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Emily Dicks says

      January 14, 2013 at 7:00 pm

      Thank you so much, I’m happy to have you follow along!

      Reply
  12. Jen Grantham says

    January 17, 2013 at 5:09 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Emily Dicks says

      January 18, 2013 at 6:24 pm

      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 🙂

      Reply

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