100% Whole Wheat Graham Crackers

100% Whole Wheat Graham Crackers

crisp and light

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 40m
Temp.: 300 °F
Servings: 36
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (18 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

51
calories
1.7g
fat
8.2g
carbohydrates
0.9g
protein
5mg
cholesterol
33mg
sodium
100% Whole Wheat Graham Crackers

Recipe Description

Forget the store-bought crackers, this easy recipe for 100% Whole Wheat Graham Crackers takes your crackers to the next level! Crisp and light, these are sweet enough to count as cookies. Enjoy your graham crackers as is or crush them up to make graham cracker crumbs, and use them as a topping for your ice cream, yogurt, and sundaes. Even better, this recipe makes an excellent homemade pie crust. 

For perfect graham crackers every time, here are a few tips: Using baker’s ammonia rather than baking powder is a handy trick that ensures the light and crisp texture of the crackers. Baking powder will work well, too, though it will result in a slightly harder cracker. Substituting orange juice for some of the water in this recipe mellows the strong flavor of whole wheat flour without adding any distinctive citrus flavor. Use all water for a more wheaty flavor in your crackers if you wish. The key to perfect graham crackers is to roll the dough extremely thin. Roll the dough out between two sheets of lightly greased parchment paper to make the process easier.

To make the 100% Whole Wheat Graham Crackers, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for 100% Whole Wheat Graham Crackers

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven

    5 min
    Step 1 - 100% Whole Wheat Graham Crackers

    Preheat the oven to 300 °F. Prepare two baking sheets.

  2. 2

    Combine dry ingredients

    2 min
    Step 2 - 100% Whole Wheat Graham Crackers

    In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, ½ cup + 2 tablespoons sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon baking powder, if using. If using baker's ammonia, don't mix it in yet. Set the mixture aside.

  3. 3

    Combine wet ingredients

    2 min
    Step 3 - 100% Whole Wheat Graham Crackers

    In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 large egg, ¼ cup vegetable oil, and ¼ cup water or 2 tablespoons orange juice and 2 tablespoons water. If using baker's ammonia, dissolve ½ teaspoon baker's ammonia in 1 tablespoon water before adding it to the wet ingredients.

  4. 4

    Combine wet and dry ingredients

    2 min
    Step 4 - 100% Whole Wheat Graham Crackers

    Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir to form a cohesive dough.

  5. 5

    Divide dough

    1 min
    Step 5 - 100% Whole Wheat Graham Crackers

    Divide the dough in half, and pat each half into a flattened block.

  6. 6

    Roll dough

    2 min
    Step 6 - 100% Whole Wheat Graham Crackers

    Work with one piece of dough at a time and roll it between two pieces of lightly greased parchment paper until it is 1/16-inch thick, keeping a uniform thickness throughout. Repeat with the remaining piece of dough.

  7. 7

    Transfer dough to baking sheets

    2 min
    Step 7 - 100% Whole Wheat Graham CrackersStep 7 - 100% Whole Wheat Graham Crackers

    Use parchment paper to transfer the rolled-out dough to the prepared baking sheet, then peel off the top piece. Sprinkle the dough with cinnamon sugar if you wish.

  8. 8

    Bake

    30 min
    Step 8 - 100% Whole Wheat Graham Crackers

    Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, and using a rolling pizza wheel or sharp knife, cut the sheets of dough into 3x2-inch rectangles. Don't separate the crackers. Use a fork to prick the crackers. Return the crackers to the oven, and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes or until they start browning around the edges.

  9. 9

    Cool

    Step 9 - 100% Whole Wheat Graham Crackers

    Turn off the oven. Open the oven door wide. After about 5 minutes, shut the oven door and let it cool completely with the crackers inside. This will help the crackers become as crisp as possible.

  10. 10

    Serve

    Step 10 - 100% Whole Wheat Graham Crackers

    Break the cooled crackers along the score lines and serve. The cooled graham crackers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks at room temperature.

These easy 100% Whole Wheat Graham Crackers are so much better than store-bought crackers! Give this recipe a go, and share it using the hashtag #cookmerecipes or by tagging @cookmerecipes on Instagram! We love seeing what you’ve made!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Sara González
May 6, 2025
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Wow, these graham crackers are super easy to make! My kiddos loved helping me. We even crushed some for their ice cream sundaes. I used orange juice for fun and it turned out delish. These will def be a regular in our house!

Jay
May 1, 2025
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Delicious!

Ivy
March 3, 2025
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Superb crackers, better than store-bought!

Ulises Gonzalez
February 8, 2025
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Estos crackers son lo maximo, perfectos pa' picar con la familia

Rachel Thompson
November 28, 2024
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These graham crackers are super simple and taste amazing! My kids love them!

Xena
November 9, 2024
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Awesome! I made these graham crackers for a picnic and everyone loved them. Simple to make and they paired perfectly with my homemade s'mores. I couldn’t be prouder of my baking skills now.

Diane
September 20, 2024
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Awesome! Just made these graham crackers for a movie night, and everyone loved them. I paired them with homemade ice cream. Delish! So much better than store-bought.

Laura Smith
August 21, 2024
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Yummy!

Mark Thompson
May 21, 2024
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Superb graham crackers!

Valerio
May 3, 2024
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These crackers are bomb! I made them for my buddies during movie night, and they loved 'em. Way better than any store version, I even used 'em for ice cream toppings! Can't go wrong with this recipe. Super easy and tasty!

QueenBee
May 1, 2024
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Super easy recipe!

Yasmin Clarke
January 21, 2024
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These graham crackers are fab! Made 'em for the kids, they loved 'em! Think I'll use 'em for a pie crust next time.

Tommy
December 22, 2023
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Fantastic

Qutie
December 10, 2023
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Best crackers ever!

Ollie
September 14, 2023
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Superb! Made these graham crackers for a movie night, and they were a hit! I never thought homemade ones could taste so good. So crisp and light, we ended up crushing them for sundaes. Next time, I'm adding the orange juice twist. Can't get enough!

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