Easy Graham Cookies
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Soft, chewy, and full of nostalgic flavor—these Graham Cookies are everything you love about graham crackers in cookie form. With warm notes of honey, brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon, they’re a cozy treat that’s simple to make and endlessly versatile.
Enjoy them on their own, sandwich them with hazelnut spread for a decadent twist, or use them to build irresistible homemade s’mores. However you serve them, these graham cookies are bound to become a new family favorite.
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What I Love About These Cookies
What is more summer than s’mores? More celebratory, cozy, and fun? Not much in my book!
The allure of a wood-burning fire crackling into the night air, the gathering of friends and family, and the summer songs that seem to go hand-in-hand with bonfires—it’s a memory made in heaven.
And with a crackling bonfire, it’s almost a requirement to roast marshmallows at least once during the summer!
While breaking open a case of store-bought graham crackers is easy, here’s a different idea. An idea that will take your s’mores to the next level.
Let’s make Graham Cookies!
Ingredients
You can jump to recipe below for ingredient measurements, but here is a quick overview of the simple pantry staples that make these graham cookies so flavorful and soft:
- Graham cracker crumbs – You’ll need about 1 cup of finely crushed graham crackers. You can crush whole graham crackers yourself or use store-bought graham cracker crumbs for ease.
- All-purpose flour – Helps structure the cookies while letting the graham flavor shine.
- Granulated sugar & brown sugar – A combination of both sugars creates just the right balance of sweetness, softness, and chew.
- Baking soda & baking powder – These leaveners work together to give the cookies a light, tender texture.
- Salt – Enhances all the other flavors.
- Butter – Use softened, room-temperature butter for easy mixing. Both salted and unsalted will work—adjust the added salt slightly if using salted butter.
- Large egg – Binds the dough and adds richness.
- Ground cinnamon – Adds a warm, spiced note that pairs beautifully with graham and brown sugar.
- Vanilla extract – Adds depth and classic cookie flavor.
- Optional: Hazelnut spread (like Nutella) – Perfect for turning these cookies into fun sandwich treats. Simply spread between two cookies for a quick and indulgent dessert.
How to Make Graham Cookies
Much like an easy cookie recipe, Graham cookies are easy to make. No special equipment is needed, the batter is simple to mix in a bowl with a spoon or spatula, and no chilling is needed.
- Crush Graham crackers, and whisk together with flour, sugars, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream the butter and sugars together. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Mix in the dry ingredients briefly until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop and drop dough mounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet; chill for an hour in the fridge (or up to 48 hours).
- Preheat oven to 350°F and place chilled dough balls evenly spaced onto the baking sheet.
- Bake until lightly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes for 2-3 tablespoon dough balls or 7-8 minutes for 1 tablespoon dough balls. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Store in a container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
How to Make Cookie Sandwiches (
One of the easiest and most delicious ways to serve these cookies is by sandwiching them with a layer of creamy Nutella or your favorite chocolate hazelnut spread. Take inspiration from delicious whoopie pies, in a s’more kind of style. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Classic Nutella Sandwiches: Spread a generous amount of Nutella between two cookies for an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert.
- Nutella & Marshmallow: Add a toasted marshmallow with the Nutella for a shortcut s’mores sandwich.
- Peanut Butter & Chocolate: Swap Nutella for peanut butter—or do both!
- Holiday Twist: Roll the edges of the sandwiches in festive sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or crushed nuts for a fun party-ready treat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Graham cookies are softer and chewier than classic graham crackers, with the same signature flavor. They’re more like traditional cookies, perfect for snacking or s’more-building.
Yes! They’re the perfect base for sandwich cookies. Spread Nutella or another hazelnut spread between two cookies for an easy and indulgent treat. You can even add a toasted marshmallow or a dollop of peanut butter for a creative twist.
More S’mores-Inspired Recipes to Try
Love the graham, chocolate, and marshmallow combo? Don’t miss these favorites:
- S’mores Mug Cake – A warm, gooey microwave mug cake in minutes.
- Easy Baked S’mores Bars – No campfire needed for these easy 15-minute cookie bars.
- S’mores Cookie Cups – Baked in a mini muffin tin, they are delicious bite-size summer treats!
- Or keep it simple and sandwich these cookies with Nutella for a quick s’mores-inspired snack!
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Easy Graham Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 9 sheets graham crackers full sheets, crushed
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Optional: Nutella or hazelnut spread for serving
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers until fine, then whisk with flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon and set aside.
- Cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until combined. Add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture to form and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Using a cookie scoop (I'm using a 1-tablespoon scoop), drop mounds of dough onto a baking sheet and chill for an hour in the fridge (or up to 48 hours).
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Place chilled dough balls evenly spaced onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake until cookies are lightly browned around the edges but still soft in the middle, about 8 to 10 minutes for 2-3 tablespoon dough balls or 7-8 minutes for 1 tablespoon dough balls. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Enjoy as is or spread Nutella on the flat side of the cookie and make a s'more sandwich cookie! Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4-5 days.
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Notes
- Graham Cracker Crumbs: If using whole graham crackers, pulse in a food processor or crush in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin until finely ground.
- Butter: Both salted and unsalted butter work in this recipe. If using salted, reduce the added salt slightly to balance.
- Make It a Sandwich: For a fun twist, spread Nutella or your favorite hazelnut spread between two cookies. Add a toasted marshmallow or peanut butter for a s’mores-inspired treat.
- Graham Flour: Some bakers may want to substitute graham flour with crushed graham crackers. There are some differences. Graham flour is made with whole wheat flour and does not have the same texture and flavor as honey and cinnamon as crushed graham crackers. Graham flour also has a coarser, grainier texture than crushed graham crackers.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
I LOVE making these cookies year-round, but especially in the summer. They elevate s’mores to a whole new level! And making whoopie pie type sandwich cookies is such a treat.
It’s great…: thank you….