Graham Cracker and Chocolate Sandwiches
Make these cookie sandwiches from scratch to see how graham crackers should really taste.
PREP TIME: 20 minutes
BAKE TIME: 1 hour 45 minutes
SERVINGS: Makes 18 sandwiched cookies
INGREDIENTS
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cup whole wheat flour
½ cup light brown sugar
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ tsp cinnamon
1 stick unsalted butter, cold, cubed
2 Tbs honey
½ vanilla extract
3 Tbs cold water
GANACHE FILLING
6 ounces bitter or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 Tbs unsalted butter
½ cup heavy cream
1 Tbs corn syrup
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 350°.
In a food processor, pulse together flours, sugar. Baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add cold butter pieces and process until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add honey, vanilla, and 3 tablespoons of water and mix until dough comes together in a ball. Adding 1 more tablespoon of water if necessary.
Between two sheets of parchment or wax paper, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thick.
Chill until firm, about 45 minutes.
Lightly flour a knife or a square cookie cutter. Cut into 11/2 inch squares. Prick each cracker decoratively with a floured fork. Place on baking sheet and chill again until firm.
Bake 15 minutes until edges are just turning golden. Transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely.
Meanwhile, place chopped chocolate and butter in a small bowl, set aside.
Bring cream to a boil and pour over chocolate and butter, stirring until all chocolate has melted. Stir in corn syrup.
When graham crackers have cooled, spread half of them with ganache filling and top with another cracker.