I was doing a bit of painting yesterday in our barn (you know you’re a redneck when…) and the weather was doing some craaazy things. There was a rain storm going on and the thunder was so loud I thought that the lightning was going to strike only a couple of feet from where I was standing. So I immediately got my metal rod and started running around outside. Jk. And then it started to hail! So cool! Of course it was only cool because I was safe and protected with a great view of all the weather madness and not stuck driving in it. If I was actually stuck in that madness I would have been cursing the devil.
Ever since I made graham crackers I’ve been dreaming about making chocolate graham crackers. I am of the belief that practically everything can be made better with a dose of chocolate. In this case I was totally right. I’m just going to pat myself on the back for a bit. Sit tight.
VeganYumYum’s recipe for graham crackers tweaked a little to make chocolate crack:
- omit the cinnamon
- double the vanilla to 2 tsp
- reduce white flour to 3/4 cup
- add 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Follow the rest of the recipe and rolling and such according to her directions. Take a quick nap while the dough is resting.
After baking and cooling the chocolate crack grab your best dark chocolate and melt in the microwave. Grab some slivered almonds as well.
Give your chocolate crack a dunk in the melty chocolate and place on a piece of waxed paper.
Grab your slivered almonds and place them evenly in file on top of the melted chocolate.
Get real fidgety and throw the rest of the almond slivers à la Jackson Pollock randomly on the rest of the chocolate crack.
Wait patiently for chocolate to set…or be really important (You gots stuff to do!) and stick in the freezer for a few minutes.
Eat and thank the devil for making you do it.
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June 16, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Cooking With Dia
Hi, these look great! They are making me hungry!!
June 16, 2009 at 7:21 pm
jessy
i’m totally drooling over here. you went and made graham crackers even more awesome with the cocoa, then you took it all to the next level with melted chocolate & almonds. wow!
June 16, 2009 at 8:45 pm
Catherine
I haven’t eaten a graham cracker since college decades ago, but if I were going to…this would be it!
June 16, 2009 at 9:27 pm
Heather Eats Almond Butter
You make me laugh. Your chocolate dipped almond covered crack looks amazing. I’m drooling…literally. Brilliant recipe my friend!
P.S. Thanks for the link love.
P.P.S. Love your pooch.
June 17, 2009 at 1:05 am
vegancowgirl
I can’t handle the puppy picture – much too cute.
Thanks for the amended recipe and the link to yumyum’s – I am totally checking these out!!!
June 17, 2009 at 12:12 pm
shellyfish
Wow – these are so beautiful looking, and I’m sure they’re delicious, too! I’m with you, chocolate usually makes things a little better, right?
Love that puppy sweetness!
June 18, 2009 at 11:01 am
liz
neat-o! this is probably genius, especially by adding almonds!!
your blog is purty. ^_^
June 24, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Tami
Wow, wow, wow! You are brilliant.
June 24, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Ashley
That is the sweetest dog picture!! And can I come live at your house?? Those chocolate graham crackers…. yummmmmmmmmmm.
June 24, 2009 at 2:30 pm
tahinitoo
Well, that answers my question as to what is pictured in the photo at the top of your blog! These chocolaty treats look incredibly yummy and I must have one – must, must, must!!!!