Graham Cracker Cookies with Frosting
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
26 cookies
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Calories
301 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Graham Cracker Cookies with Frosting
Description
This recipe for Graham Cracker Cookies with Frosting starts by grinding whole graham cracker sheets into crumbs before combining them with flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon for a balanced spice and leavening effect. The butter and sugars are creamed until smooth, then joined with eggs and vanilla to provide moisture and richness. Incorporating the dry mixture gently preserves a tender crumb. After chilling the dough for at least an hour, it forms a firmer base for the cookies to maintain shape during baking. Baking at 350°F results in cookies with a crisp yet tender bite and subtle cinnamon flavor. The accompanying frosting is a classic buttercream using room temperature butter, sifted confectioners sugar, vanilla, salt, and liquid to create a smooth, spreadable topping. Crushing additional graham crackers for garnish adds a crunchy texture and reinforces the graham cracker flavor theme.
These cookies pair well with tea or coffee and make enjoyable dessert or snack treats. Chilling the dough up to 48 hours adds convenience, and using full graham cracker sheets allows control over freshness and texture in the crumbs. The frosting step provides a sweet, creamy counterbalance to the spiced, crumbly cookie base.
Note that 18 full graham cracker sheets are required, approximately two packages, or 2 2/3 cups of store-bought crumbs if you substitute.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 18 graham crackers sheets
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter at cool room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg large
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 4 1/2 cups confectioners sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- Pinch salt
- 4-5 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream or whole milk
- graham crackers for garnish, crushed
Instructions
- To make the cookies: Put the graham crackers in a food processor or blender, and blend until you have graham cracker crumbs. You should have about 2 3/4 cups of crumbs.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the graham crackers, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugars together until creamy and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula, as necessary.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix on low until just combined. Don’t over mix.
- Cover the dough and chill for at least one hour. Can chill for up to 48 hours.
- When ready to bake, take the dough out of the fridge and let sit on the counter for about 30 minutes while you preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat baking mat.
- Roll the dough into balls, about 2 tablespoons per cookie. Place on baking sheet, 2-inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until set around the edges but still soft in the center. Don't over bake! Remove from the oven and let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely.
- To make the frosting: With a mixer, beat the butter over medium speed until creamy. Gradually add the confectioner’s sugar while you continue beating. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula as needed, until the sugar is fully incorporated.
- Add the vanilla and salt, and beat in the heavy cream or milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Frost the cooled cookies with the vanilla buttercream. Garnish with chopped graham crackers.
Notes
- Use 18 full graham cracker sheets, which equals about 2 packages or 2 3/4 cups of crumbs.
- You can substitute store-bought graham cracker crumbs but will need approximately 2 2/3 cups.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 26cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 207mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 489IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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