Graham Cracker Cookies

Kelli Foster
Kelli FosterCulinary Producer
I'm a recipe developer, food writer, stylist, and video producer (and The Kitchn's Dinner Therapist), with more than 10 years professional experience. Since graduating from The French Culinary Institute, I've authored 3 cookbooks: Buddha Bowls, Plant-Based Buddha Bowls, and The Probiotic Kitchen.
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Graham cracker cookies over parchment paper on baking tray
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These graham cracker cookies possess the qualities of any desirable cookie: crispy around the edges, with a super-soft, chewy center. While you can certainly eat them on their own, they do their best work in pairs, with a sweet filling sandwiched in between, be it marshmallows and chocolate for a new take on the s’more, ice cream, or fluffy buttercream frosting.

Using “Graham Flour” To Make the Cookies

To give these cookies maximum graham flavor, I went right to the source — graham crackers. Instead of the flour used to create the foundation for most cookie doughs, I went out on a limb, grinding sheets of purchased graham crackers in the food processor until they reached a fine, sand-like texture.

And you know what? It worked. Using “graham flour” (a tactic I’ll certainly be employing elsewhere) not only ups the honey and whole-wheat flavor, but also gives these cookies more of a textured crumb.

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Graham Cracker Cookies

Makes 12 cookies

Nutritional Info

Ingredients

  • 15 sheets

    graham crackers (5" x 2.25" graham crackers or 2 cups graham cracker crumbs)

  • 1/4 cup

    granulated sugar

  • 2 tablespoons

    packed dark brown sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon

    baking soda

  • 1/4 teaspoon

    salt

  • 6 tablespoons

    unsalted butter, melted and cooled

  • 1

    large egg, lightly beaten

  • 1/2 teaspoon

    vanilla extract

Equipment

Instructions

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  1. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Process the graham crackers in a food processor fitted with the blade attachment until they are completely broken down into crumbs and have a sandy texture. Transfer to a large bowl.

  3. Add the sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt and whisk to combine. Add the butter, egg, and vanilla, then stir together with a rubber spatula until just combined into a soft dough.

  4. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, measure 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough from the bowl. Roll between the palms of your hands to form a ball, then place on the baking sheet. Repeat with forming the remaining dough, spacing the dough balls about 2 inches apart.

  5. Bake until the cookies have spread and the edges are lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then use a flat spatula to transfer to them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe Notes

Storage: Store cookies in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 4 days.