Description
These homemade Cinnamon Graham Crackers are a delightful twist on a classic treat, combining warm cinnamon with rich molasses and honey for a perfectly crisp and flavorful snack. Made with a blend of all-purpose and whole wheat pastry flours, these crackers are easy to roll out and cut into fun shapes, making them perfect for a cozy afternoon baking project or a tasty addition to your snack lineup.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 8 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tbsp molasses
- 1/2 tbsp vanilla bean paste
Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- pinch salt
Topping
- cinnamon sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter, brown sugar, honey, molasses, and vanilla bean paste until smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Incorporate the all-purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and a pinch of salt into the wet mixture. Mix just until a thick dough forms, being careful not to overwork it.
- Chill Dough: Press the dough into a disc shape, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for one hour. For a quicker option, chill in the freezer for twenty minutes until firm.
- Prepare Baking Sheets and Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
- Roll Dough: Roll out the chilled dough very thin, ideally between a silicone baking mat and a sheet of plastic wrap or between two sheets of parchment paper to prevent sticking and make handling easier.
- Cut and Decorate: Use cookie cutters to cut the dough into desired shapes. Transfer the cut pieces to the prepared baking sheets using a spatula or bench scraper. Gently poke each cracker a few times with a fork and sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar for a sweet, crunchy finish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crackers turn golden brown and are crisp to the touch.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cinnamon graham crackers to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy as a snack or paired with your favorite dip or beverage.
Notes
- For best results, roll the dough as thin as possible to achieve crispy crackers.
- Using a mix of all-purpose and whole wheat pastry flour gives these crackers a pleasant nutty flavor and slightly chewy texture.
- Chilling the dough is essential to make it easier to roll out and to prevent spreading during baking.
- The cinnamon sugar topping can be adjusted to taste or omitted for a less sweet cracker.
- Store cooled crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
