Cupcakes and Cashmere

Homemade Graham Crackers

January 12th, 2011

When I first went away to college, I went a little crazy with the junk food. It was the first time I had ever gone grocery shopping for myself and I was ecstatic when I realized that I could buy whatever I wanted. I grew up eating really healthy food (in a home where dessert was often a sliced apple), but soon began buying graham crackers in bulk.* They’ve always been one of my favorite snacks; they’re sweet, but not overly so, and I love that you can eat them on their own or with a big dollop of peanut butter. Yesterday I made them from scratch (using this recipe) and while they tasted great, there’s just something about the original that can’t be beat.

*Sound indulgent? It was. My graham cracker consumption, in addition to daily donuts, ice cream, pizza and beer (and a complete lack of exercise) resulted in the Freshman 15 20.

http://www.laboutiquedelupi.com/blog Isidora
This looks so good ! I will make them this weekend !
Thank you for sharing this
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http://stylefyles.tumblr.com Mary @ stylefyles
Yum!
I know all about the freshman 20. Darn you, small delivery pizzas that are only slightly larger (okay way larger) than a personal pan!!
http://dreamdaymusings.blogspot.com/ marni
a simple snack but so delicious, especially on a cold night with a cup of hot tea. i’m inspired to try these although i’m not going to pressure myself into thinking they can turn out as perfect as yours.
(love the sparkly nails too)
http://arefinedoutlook.blogspot.com Crystal
Such cute pics! I would have never thought to make homemade graham crackers. Oh, and I’m right there with you w/ the Freshman 20. My friends now look at my pics from college and cant believe I ever weighed that much lol.
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http://hemenwaystreet.blogspot.com/ Sarah
Wow, those look delicious! I had never though to make graham crackers at home.
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http://www.thebudgetbabe.com The Budget Babe
I had a similarly healthy upbringing and a similarly “rebellious” experience when I went to college…I recall my first sip of Mountain Dew and my first slice of frozen pizza, foods that were banned when I was growing up. Great post
http://corneroflacrosse.blogspot.com/ Traci at Corner of Lacrosse
Just think how awesome these would be used as smores. Sounds like a fondue party just waiting to happen.
http://thecoreessentials.blogspot.com Rachel
Those graham crackers look picture perfect.
http://heart-of-light.blogspot.com Rachel (heart of light)
They look more beautiful than the originals, though! I couldn’t have them in the house. I’m so good at avoiding most sweets, but I love, love, love graham crackers with peanut butter.
http://californiacandy.wordpress.com/ CaliforniaCandy
Haha, I could see how that would be tempting… That glass of milk looks so refreshing!
http://www.amnada.blogspot.com/ amnada
Can you please do homemade Cheetos next?!
http://beagleandbear.blogspot.com Kelly
They look delicious!
http://www.clotheshorsenyc.com Clotheshorse NYC
Ha! These look awesome:) Check out my Juice Tripp. A healthy alternative.
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http://www.heyprettything.com Carolyn
haha i think everyone goes through the freshman 15.. mine was definitely from food too. the cafeteria pasta was surprisingly good what’s a girl to do?! carbs..
http://kendras-showbox.blogspot.com/ Kendra
Oooh fun I’ve been wanting to make these for a while!!!
http://www.prettyinnovative.blogspot.com Ashley Laurel
Super cute idea!
http://creativeindexblog.blogspot.com/ jessica {creative index}
never thought to make them from scratch… they look delicious! and you always have such great photos! xo
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http://sugarcoatedstyleblog.blogspot.com/ Lisa Ann
Looks SOOO tasty! Add a marsh mellow and chocolate square and you will have very favorite snack. Your blog is so inspirational. I am new to blogging, and quickly becoming addicted. Please check out my blog… Any feed back would be greatly appreciated.
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http://www.lapetitemarmoset.com La Petite Marmoset
Haha I gained 20 pounds my freshman year as well! I remember coming home for spring break and my dad thought I was pregnant and told the whole family he was worried! Ahhh… well I lost it since but I totally wouldn’t mind gaining it back if it meant I got to munch on graham crackers like the ones you made all day! Great idea!
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http://teaatime.blogspot.com/ Kristyn
Those loook amazing! I love baking too, my recipes never look as delish and perfect as yours’ though. I love your blog!
http://thelilbee.com The Lil Bee
I love that you took the extra time to score each one with a fork. You have become such a good baker, seriously. I’m pretty sure I gained a freshman 10 or so, too, but now I would kill to be back at that weight! Five more weeks till I can start dieting… patience, patience:)
http://nikymarie.blogspot.com nicole marie
these look so good!! never would of thought to make these home made!
i was right there too! my family is so healthy, never had soda except for special occasions . I went to college and ate gushers and gardettos for breakfast. oh so good but so gross. freshman 20 was a reality.
http://graciousgaze.blogspot.com the gracious gaze
those look delicious!
http://www.eatdrinkshoplove.com Jewel @eatdrinkshoplove.com
I love graham crackers especially the cinnamon sugar ones.
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http://www.coeurdela.blogspot.com caroline
So yummy!!!!!! Love the photos as well!
http://coutureandcrayons.blogspot.com Janice (Couture and Crayons)
I’ve never thought of making graham crackers from scratch. They look scrumptious.
Janice (Couture and Crayons)
http://www.fromblank.blogspot.com Sab
hey girl! love your blog, just came across it on fashiontoast. that recipe looks so good, i’ll have to try it.
come visit sometime
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http://www.stephanieandsuch.blogspot.com Stephanie J
I am about ready to hit the sack and now I WANT SOME!
YUM.
Best idea ever.
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Amy @ allhailhoneybees
This is an awesome idea, do you ever play around with the flavors? I can’t wait to try this, thanks!!
http://simplychic08.blogspot.com/ simplychic
homemade graham crackers??? i never would have thought of that. it’s pretty amazing.
http://thediaryofadisplacedhousewife.blogspot.com/ The Housewife
You’re a brave brave woman! I would never even have considered making these crackers from scratch but i’m sure it must have been immensely satisfying.
D
mmm.. these sound awesome! I love all of your recipes.
http://www.fashionablyorganic.com Rachel
I love this! Very nice, they look delish!
The Farmgirl Fashionista
Love how you make things that I only think come from a store!? (lol) It’s so fabulous!!
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http://www.informalthing.blogspot.com Emily
cutteeeee!
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http://livelovelattes.blogspot.com M.
Wow. I never knew you could make graham crackers from scratch! I’ll have to try this. Thanks for sharing!
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ps: would never have even OCCURRED to me to make HOMEMADE Graham Crackers! Amazing~
http://leni.typepad.com leni
i am totally going to make these over the weekend!
http://califabulous.blogspot.com califabulous
O.M.G. you did not make homemade graham crakers!!??? i love graham crackers. I won’t try to make it but I am so glad you share with us. I love this site:)
http://malloryrobinson.blogspot.com Mallory Robinson
OMG how darling!!! I love graham crackers!! But I bet these are 100% more amazing then store bought!!! So clever!!!
Thanks for the inspiration!
http://www.engineerandanoven.blogspot.com Caroline
I love making homemade graham crackers, though mine don’t turn out as pretty as yours! They are so much better than store bought in my opinion (but I agree that they don’t taste like the boxed ones either, and sometimes you just have to have them!)
http://www.getout-line.blogspot.com andrea
definetely ill try the recipe, its summer here (time to get healthy)
ps: looove the nails!
http://www.lightwaters.wordpress.com Emily L.
Had to laugh out loud… My freshman ’20′ (ahem) was due to a meal card and a serious love for Haagen Dazs Ice Cream bars. I’ve been getting back to making simple things from scratch as well and they are just so much better!