Dark Chocolate Graham Crackers
Homemade Graham crackers get a deep, dark color and distinctive flavor from Dutched cocoa powder. Double chocolate s’mores, ice cream sandwiches, or homemade funfetti Oreo Handi-Snacks; this recipe can be used in so many fun ways!
Howdy friends! Did you have a nice weekend? How was your Father’s Day?
Ours was really nice. We drove down the shore to stay at my father in-law’s place. It’s become tradition for him and his wife to host a big buffet brunch every year on Father’s Day. It was a great way for us to kick off our summer, after the kids wrapped up their school year on Thursday afternoon. Quite a scramble to get all my ducks in a row for the week + pack up and drive down there, but it all fell into place! Somehow it always does 😉
My husband was really happy with his new Phillies hat and running shoes, and it felt so good to get away and decompress after a crazy, four-blog-post (!) week. <—Speaking of which, did you enter my KitchenAid giveaway yet???
So, I’m sharing a quickie for today’s post, as the kiddos are here at home with me and they’re itching to get out and do something!
This is an easy recipe and kind of a fun activity to enjoy with the fam on a lazy morning or afternoon.
…sorry for the blurry iPhone pic…
(Follow me on Instagram to see what a big help my little kitchen assistants are!) It makes a big batch, and there’s all kinds of things you can do with them, which I will get to in just a sec. First, I just want to note that the cocoa I used was B-L-A-C-K black. I ordered it from King Arthur Flour, but there are all sorts of brands out there that would work really well too. Basically, it’s just a dutch-processed cocoa, which means the cocoa powder is treated with alkalizers to bring out the darker color. A lot of times people say that the flavor is really super-chocolatey, but I have to disagree. In my humble opinion, I think it is actually less chocolatey than regular (natural) unsweetened cocoa powder. It’s kind of a mind-eff if you know what I mean. It’s chocolate-y, but in a different way. If you grew up eating a certain kind of chocolate sandwich cookie with crème filling then you will recognize the flavor 😉
Now! For what to do with them. Here are some of my best ideas:
Like, duh. I’m thinking these would also be off the chain with white chocolate and my Key Lime Pie Marshmallows. Yes I am evil.
It is summer, after all. For this I used a dairy-free coconut milk ice cream (or non-dairy frozen dessert, I should say), which I adore.
My personal favorite, which we will be packing up to snack on poolside, later this week. The funfetti creamy icing dip is just 3/4 cup of powdered sugar mixed with 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt and some rainbow sprinkles, because sprinkles make us happy.
again with the iPhone ;P
And later this week I’ll be using them in another really fun way, so stay tuned!
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Homemade Graham crackers get a deep, dark color and distinctive flavor from Dutched cocoa powder. Double chocolate s'mores, ice cream sandwiches, or homemade funfetti Oreo Handi-Snacks; this recipe can be used in so many fun ways!
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup graham flour
- 1/2 cup dark cocoa (Dutch-processed)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl and mix until incorporated.
- Add the egg and vanilla and mix.
Stir in the flours, cocoa, baking powder, and salt, until the dough forms a ball and comes away from the sides of the bowl.
Roll the dough out to a thickness of ⅛ inch (I like to use rolling pin rings) between 2 sheets of parchment paper, and cut squares and/or narrow rectangles with a square fluted cookie cutter.
Bake on a parchment-lined cookie sheet for about 10 minutes (depending upon size), or until crisp.
Homemade Graham crackers…wow… these chocolate Graham crackers look so delicious Allie. .. 🙂
Thanks so much, Arpita! My family is really enjoying them 😉
I am sure they are… these are simply awesome… 🙂
Such a great idea for Smores. I have always been intimidated by the idea of making graham crackers, but if your son can help I think I can manage.
Oh, ya, don’t be scared Nicole! It’s easy, and totally mess free if you roll them between parchment sheets. Go for it!
My morning tea is lacking these cookies. I love how dark and rich they look. Also these will make a great pie crust!! (Crazy baker brain??) Love the versatility 🙂
What else can I say but, great minds think alike! Thanks sweetie!
Evilly delicious 🙂 White chocolate and key lime marshmallows? Mercy help us all! 🙂 That sounds amazing … but so do these on their own. They are the perfect size and thickness and seriously, dark chocolate is the bomb! Pinning!
Thank you so much for the sweet comment, Mary Frances, and the pin too! Hope you’re enjoying your week so far sweetie!
I love dark chocolate, but I didn’t think dark chocolate graham crackers would be so easy to make. Can you imagine peanut butter slathered ALL OVER THEM?!? Oh this is too good to be true. This is an awesome recipe!
I like the way you think, Margaret Anne! Thanks for the sweet comment, dear <3
Such a great idea, Allie. Love that you have some little helpers in the kitchen. Isn’t that fun?
Always! Especially if they can use their little rolling pins. They love it and it’s such a great sensory activity 😉
Ooo, going to have to try these to see how they compare to our ‘digestive biscuits’ which is our version of the graham cracker. One of my daughter’s friend has left today to live in the US. She came back for a week and stated that graham crackers don’t taste like our digestive biscuits, so I’m definitely intrigued.
And you have the cutest kitchen assistants. I bet they loved helping their mom. 🙂
You know what they are like, Lisa? Biscoff cookies. Do you have those? They’re made by Lotus. Graham crackers are just like that, only thinner and more crisp, rather than crumbly. Thanks for the sweet comment, chica! 😉
These are perfect for what I was planning! It’s like you read my mind 😉
Awesome! I love when that happens! Hope you enjoy, sweetie!
These look amazing, Allie! Graham Crackers are the same as our digestive biscuits- so I think I’d definitely like to try this recipe out! 🙂
Thanks, Jess! I hope you like them! xoxo
Oh my these dark chocolate graham crackers are such a great idea Allie! And with the key lime pie marshmallows and white chocolate? I love the way you think 🙂 They look amazing and I love your adorable helpers too 🙂
Thank you so much Kelly! I’m sure you know how that goes, in the kitchen with little ones 😉
Pure awesomeness! Gotta try these for sure.
Pinning and pining. 🙂
Have a wonderful week!
Thanks Melanie! We had a lot of fun making them 😉 Thanks for the pin!
As soon as I saw these, I thought, “I would totally make some s’mores with those.” And you did! I really love that icing dip too though. These are so fun!
Thanks Beth! I couldn’t even decide between the s’mores and the dippers, so I just did them both! And threw in an ice cream sandwich just to round out the meal, lol!
Man oh Man, these are dark and chocolately looking BIG TIME. What a lot of fun serving ideas you had too. I loved them all.
I’m so glad to hear it, Carol! Thanks so much for letting me know. Hope you are enjoying your week! <3
These look great! I love that Black Cocoa from KAF. And such fun uses for these too!! A s’more on these would be soooo good! Your little helpers are adorable!
Thank you Cate! They love to help out in the kitchen. Like mother like son I suppose! Lol… 😀
Oh my – Allie, these look unreal! Love the black color and all the suggestions you came up with! Can’t wait to try these out! xx
Thanks Consuelo! The color is really striking and the flavor is unmistakable. So happy you enjoyed!
I have made graham crackers before, but it never occurred to me to make chocolate ones. This is brilliant!
Thanks Jennifer! I’ve made regular ones before too (LOVE!) but this was my first time experimenting with a chocolate version. I’ll definitely be making them again!
I have been wanting to make my own graham crackers and now you bring in these amazing dark chocolate graham crackers!! Girl, these look awesome!
Thanks, Ami! You should definitely try them, they are fun to make and soooo good! 😀
What a terrific recipe and I loved that you used them to make s’mores. Need to try these for sure 🙂
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Oh, ya, I can’t just leave a graham cracker be. S’mores need to happen, lol! Thanks Eric!
You’re kids are SO lucky! They must be having a blast baking with you this summer 🙂
We are having a lot of fun! I love having them around more and they love all the treats 😉
I’ve only recently become acquainted with graham crackers – another American blogging friend sent me some, as they’re not sold over here. I love them! So delicious. These dark chocolate ones look even better. Love that you had a family baking session… that’s exactly what I hope to do with my children if/when we have them (I have fond memories of baking with my mum as a child!) xx
That’s so nice, Laura! My mom wasn’t really much into baking, but I do remember my grandmother always served a homemade layer cake after Sunday supper. It’s so nice to have those kinds of memories and I hope my kids will someday look back fondly…
Wow yum! These cookies look so dark and moist! I want one!
They are SO dark, right? It’s kinda freaked me out a little bit at first, lol! But the taste won me over 😀
These are obviously very versatile cookies indeed, Allie! I’d never heard of s’mores before starting with this food blogging ‘thing’ (not from the US, you know!) but I have to say those sandwiches look so delicious. I love the really really dark chocolaty look that the cocoa gave the cookies!
Thanks Helen! The flavor is really distinctive too. I hope you get yourself a s’more asap because I don’t think dessert gets much better, lol!
they look yummy!
Thanks Dina!
I LOVE graham crackers, and it’s such a great idea making dark chocolate ones. I’ve never made my own, and can’t wait to do so. These look delicious! 🙂
Oh you will love it Marcie! They are so easy and fun- and of course, homemade always tastes best 😉
Girl you are such a genius, I can’t even stand it sometimes. These are so perfect!! I feel like you should be manufacturing these now!
Haha you’re too much! Thank you Jocelyn, you’re such a sweetheart!
I am LOVING that rich dark black color of these graham crackers!!!!!!! That Yogurt dip with those sprinkles is making me want to scream in happiness! I need to make these! Pinned! 😀
Thank you so much Samina! The dippers were my favorite! I’m so glad you liked them too and thank you for sharing on Pinterest! <3
Allie, did you make all of those different treats at the same time?! If so, I need to move into your house and help you eat all of the desserts. Everything looks amazing! And these graham crackers look so dark ‘n chocolatey. Tres magnifique!
Yes! When can you move in? I need help with all of this, I’m getting too FAT! lol… Thanks for the compliments, you are too sweet, Nancy!
Oh gosh, can I be your dedicated taste tester? These grahams and the combos you have made with them are really making me so hungry!! By the way, I have mixed feelings about dutched cocoa too, but have you tried Hershey’s Special Dark (which is half natural, half dutched)? It is by far my favorite, and produces the dark color and deep chocolatey flavor that is the best of both worlds (I swear I am not being paid to say this…I am just completely obsessed with it!)
I tried it years ago, and I remember thinking it didn’t taste as chocolatey as I would have liked. I wonder if they’ve improved it since then??? I should probably give it another try. Thanks for the tip, Nora, and the sweet compliments too! xoxo
I’ve been wanting to try making my own graham crackers and I love this dark chocolate versions! They would be absolutely perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream mashed between them!
Love that idea, Danae! Almost like one of those Oreo ice cream sandwiches! Brilliant. Thanks so much for reading, and for the sweet comment!
Ohhhh heavens!!! I love how deep and dark chocolatey these graham crackers are!!!
Super dark, right? Wow that cocoa is really something. Thanks for the sweet comment, Kayle!
Oh my gosh, these are some black cookies!! I’ve never seen anything like it. The dutch-processed cocoa powder is really something. Looking forward to seeing the next thing you have for us with these graham crackers 🙂
Thanks Connie! I know, that dutched cocoa is really different. So very dark. Thanks for the sweet comment and hope you’re having a fun weekend!
I LOVE this Allie! I tried making graham crackers once but the recipe was horrible so I gave up. I need to try this out … it is s’mores time after all! And I really like this dark chocolate version… calling my name!
I had a similar experience my first time making graham crackers- I wonder if we were both using the same recipe??? I’m glad I didn’t give up though because I did eventually have success with BEB’s recipe. Thanks so much for the comment, Ashley!
Oh wow these are awesome! 🙂 I wish I could get dutched cocoa powder here. Such a super idea.
Thanks Miss Messy! I think this recipe would work just fine with any kind of cocoa powder. They’d probably just not look so black, y’know? But still taste delish!