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Graham cracker squares spread out on a piece of parchment paper.

Gluten-Free Graham Crackers

Making gluten-free graham crackers isn't difficult at all! With a few ingredients, a food processor, and these easy-to-follow steps, you can make your own homemade gluten-free graham crackers perfect for s'mores, graham cracker crusts, and more! With a dairy-free and vegan option, everyone can enjoy these tasty gluten-free graham crackers!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 17 minutes
Inactive Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 24 graham crackers
Calories: 99kcal
Author: Megan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups gluten-free flour blend (280g (I've tested with both Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten-Free Baking Flour and King Arthuer Gluten Free Measure for Measure Flour, which already contain xanthan gum))
  • ½ teaspoon xanthan gum (if your blend doesn’t already contain it)
  • ½ cup brown sugar (100g)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (chilled and cubed (113g), (see tips for dairy-free and vegan option in notes))
  • ¼ cup honey (84g, see tips for vegan option in notes)
  • 1 tbsp molasses (15g)
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk (45g (see tips for dairy-free and vegan option in notes))
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a food processor, add the gluten-free flour blend, xanthan gum (if your blend doesn’t already contain it), brown sugar, ground cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Pulse until the mixture is blended.
  • Place the cold butter into the flour mixture.
  • Pulse the food processor about 10-15 times, until the butter is in small pieces, the largest being about the size of a pea.
  • Add the honey, molasses, whole milk and vanilla extract to the food processor.
  • Blend until a dough is formed.
  • Place the dough on a piece of parchment paper the size of a half sheet pan, 11x15-inches large. Place another piece of parchment paper on top of the dough.
  • Roll out the graham cracker dough until it’s a rectangle the size of the parchment sheet and rolled to ⅛ to ¼ of an inch thick. Peel back the top sheet of parchment paper.
  • With a pizza cutter or knife, cut the dough into squares, about 2.5 x 2.5 inches in size. I use a ruler to mark off every 2.5 inches on the dough. You’ll get 24 squares total.
  • Use a fork or skewer to poke rows of holes in each square.
  • Slide the parchment paper with the dough on it onto the baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill the dough.
  • Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-17 minutes, until the edges are slightly brown and crispy, and the top of the graham crackers no longer looks shiny.
  • Place the pan on a cooling rack and immediately reinforce the score lines by slicing through them again with a pizza cutter or knife. Let cool completely to crisp up.

Notes

  • This recipe was tested with both Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten-Free Flour blend and King Arthur Baking Gluten Free Measure for Measure flour. Both of these blends already contain xanthan gum, which means you will not need to add it to this recipe. Only add the xanthan gum if your blend does not already contain it. 
  • As always be sure to check ingredient labels to ensure that everything is gluten-free. 
  • For best results, follow the metric measurements provided. Using a food scale is easier (less dishes!) and more accurate than using a measuring cup. 
  • Storage Tip: Place leftover graham crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. I do not recommend storing in the refrigerator as they will get soft. 
  • Freezing Tip: Freeze leftover graham crackers for up to 3 months. First, flash freeze the graham crackers on a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper for an hour. Then, place the graham crackers in a freezer-safe bag or container. Thaw at room temperature for about an hour when ready to use!
  • Dairy-Free: Use non-dairy butter in place of the unsalted butter. Non-dairy butter substitutes are much softer than regular butter so you will want to freeze it before using. Substitute whole milk for almond milk or other non-dairy milk. 
  • Vegan: Follow the guidelines above for dairy-free. In addition, instead of honey, use agave syrup. Also, be sure to use vegan brown sugar. Some sugars are processed with bone char making them not vegan. 

Nutrition

Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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