HOMEMADE HONEY GRAHAMS

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The way my boys eat them, I would spend a fortune on honey graham crackers at the grocery store. So I decided to make a homemade version that is less processed-and less expensive. These are wonderful, although they still don't last long. -Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 32 crackers

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
1/4 cup honey
4 tablespoons ice water

Steps:

Whisk together first 8 ingredients; cut in butter until crumbly. In another bowl, whisk together honey and water; gradually add to dry ingredients, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed., Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; cover and refrigerate until firm enough to roll, about 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to an 8-in. square. Using a knife or fluted pastry wheel, cut each into sixteen 2-in. squares. If desired, prick holes with a fork. Place 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. , Bake until edges are light brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges