These rich, homemade dark chocolate graham crackers are a perfect mix of deep cocoa flavor and crisp texture, making them an irresistible treat for any chocolate lover. With a hint of brown sugar sweetness and a satisfying crunch, they’re the ultimate upgrade to the classic graham cracker.
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WHY YOU WILL LOVE HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE GRAHAM CRACKERS
You’ll love this dark chocolate graham cracker recipe because it’s easy to make and packed with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour and Dutch-processed cocoa. Whether you're making them for s'mores or just snacking, these graham crackers offer a healthier, homemade alternative to store-bought varieties.
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INGREDIENTS FOR DARK CHOCOLATE GRAHAM CRACKERS
- Butter: This gives the graham crackers their rich, tender texture and adds depth of flavor.
- Dark brown sugar: The molasses in dark brown sugar adds a caramel-like sweetness and helps keep the crackers crisp.
- Egg: Acts as a binder to hold the dough together and provides structure.
- Vanilla extract: Enhances the chocolate flavor with a warm, fragrant note.
- Whole wheat flour: Adds a hearty, nutty flavor and makes the crackers more nutritious with added fiber.
- Unbleached all-purpose flour: Balances out the whole wheat flour, ensuring the dough is easy to work with and the crackers are crisp.
- Dark cocoa powder (Dutch-processed): Provides the rich, dark chocolate flavor that is the star of these crackers.
- Baking soda: Helps the dough rise just slightly, giving the graham crackers a light, crisp texture.
- Kosher salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances the overall flavor of the chocolate.

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE GRAHAM CRACKERS
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Roll out the dough to ¼ inch or ⅛ inch thickness between two sheets of parchment paper. Rolling between parchment makes it easier and prevents sticking.
- Use a fluted cookie cutter to create uniform squares, or score with a pizza cutter, and prick with a fork for a traditional graham cracker look.
- Bake on a parchment-lined cookie sheet for 15 minutes (for ¼ inch) or 10-12 minutes (for ⅛ inch), until crisp.
Recipe Notes:
- Dutched cocoa is also referred to as black cocoa.
- Traditional wheat flour used in graham crackers is called graham flour.


WAYS TO USE DARK CHOCOLATE GRAHAM CRACKERS
- As a crust in a pie shell or a crust for a cheesecake
- Use two cookies or “grahams” to create an oreo style cookie
- Use to make dark chocolate or creative, original s’mores
- Crush into vanilla ice cream
If you are looking for an amazing shortbread cookie recipe and more great ways to make creative versions of giftable treats, try making these delicious shortbread cookies.

EQUIPMENT
Standard Rolling Pin or a Rolling Pin with Thickness Rings

HISTORICAL FUN FACTS ABOUT THE GRAHAM CRACKER
Graham crackers trace their origins back to 1829, when American clergyman and health advocate Sylvester Graham invented them as part of his movement promoting whole grains and unsifted wheat flour for a healthier diet. His namesake flour, "graham flour," became the key ingredient in these early crackers. By 1898, the National Biscuit Company (Nabisco) began mass-producing graham crackers, and in 1925, they introduced the beloved Honey Maid brand, which added a touch of honey to the classic recipe, making it a pantry staple in households across America.

DIETARY CATEGORIES
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- NF = Nut-Free: Yes, this recipe is naturally nut-free.
- VE = Vegetarian: Yes, this recipe is vegetarian.
Dark Chocolate Graham Crackers
Ingredients
- 10 tablespoons butter (148g), softened
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar (169g)
- 1 large egg (50g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cup whole wheat flour (187g)
- ¾ cup unbleached AP Flour (90g)
- ½ cup dark cocoa (45g), Dutch-processed
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Roll out the dough to ¼ inch or ⅛ inch thickness between two sheets of parchment paper.
- Rolling between parchment makes it easier and prevents sticking.
- Use a fluted cookie cutter to create uniform squares, or score with a pizza cutter, and prick with a fork for a traditional graham cracker look.
- Bake on a parchment-lined cookie sheet for 15 minutes (for ¼ inch) or 10-12 minutes (for ⅛ inch), until crisp.
Notes
Traditional wheat flour used is graham crackers is called graham flour

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