I have been trying to prepare homemade snacks for the kids once a week.  This is one of my favorite recipes.  It tastes so yummy.  And it really comes together fairly quickly.  I am going to start doubling it so we can freeze some because we eat them really fast.

GRAHAM CRACKERS

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1½ cups all purpose flour
• ½ cup dark brown sugar, packed
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup butter, chilled & cubed
• ¼ cup honey
• ¼ cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• optional: 1 tablespoon wheat germ or flax seed

I have been trying to prepare homemade snacks for the kids once a week.  This is one of my favorite recipes.  It tastes so yummy.  And it really comes together fairly quickly.  I am going to start doubling it so we can freeze some because we eat them really fast.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a food processor or mixer combine the first 6 ingredients. (If using wheat germ or flax seed add here.)
3. Add cubed and chilled butter to the mix and pulse/mix until it resembles coarse meal.
4. Add honey, water and vanilla and continue to mix until it all combines.
5. Remove and shape the dough into a flat disk and place between two pieces of wax or parchment paper. (I found it easier to roll the dough w/o a sheet on top of the dough.)
6. Roll dough out until ¼ inch thick. Cut into crackers or shapes. Combine the dough scraps and roll out again to cut more shapes.
7. Place cookies on a Silpat or parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 13-15 minutes.
8. Cool and serve.

NOTES

To Freeze: After step 6, place the cut out cookie shapes on a baking sheet and freeze for 20 minutes. Remove, place in a Ziploc bag, label and freeze for up to 4 months. When ready to bake, follow steps 7-8, adding an additional 1-2 minutes baking time.