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Honey Graham Crackers Recipe

Warmly spiced with cinnamon and sweetened with honey, these homemade graham crackers deliver a rustic charm and crisp texture perfect for snacking or baking projects. Every bite captures a nostalgic, wholesome flavor that’s hard to resist.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Honey Graham Crackers Recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 24 crackers
Calories: 90kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour plus extra for dusting (see note 1)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

To make the dough:

  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Whisk thoroughly to ensure even distribution, then set the mixture aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or using a handheld electric mixer, beat the softened butter and packed light brown sugar together on medium speed. Continue creaming for about 3 minutes, until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy.
  • Lower the mixer speed and gradually add in the dry ingredients. Blend until a soft, cohesive dough begins to form, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides as needed to fully incorporate.
  • Pour in the milk, honey, and vanilla extract, blending again until the dough is smooth, sticky, and pliable.
  • Divide the dough into two equal portions. Flatten each into a disc shape, wrap securely in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the dough to firm up.

To roll and bake the dough:

  • Position an oven rack in the center and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously flour a clean work surface or a large piece of parchment paper. Place one disc of dough in the center and gently pat it into a rough 5-by-6-inch rectangle.
  • Dust the top of the dough with additional flour, flip, and repeat dusting. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough evenly from the center outward, lightly dusting with more flour as needed to prevent sticking. Aim for a sheet roughly 15-by-11 inches in size and about 1/8 inch thick.
  • Carefully slide the parchment and dough onto a baking sheet. Brush off any excess flour from the surface. Repeat the process with the second disc of dough.
  • For a traditional store-bought appearance, score the dough into twelve 2 1/4-by-4 3/4-inch rectangles. Dock each rectangle with a bamboo skewer or the thin end of a chopstick to create the signature perforations. Alternatively, leave the dough whole for a more rustic presentation.
  • Bake the sheets in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the crackers are firm to the touch and develop a rich, golden-brown hue.
  • Immediately after baking, while still warm, cut along the scored lines with a sharp knife or use a pizza wheel to craft free-form shapes. Allow the crackers to cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring.
  • Store the graham crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months for extended freshness.

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcal