When you're in the snacking mood but still want something healthy and delicious, reach for a handful of these homemade honey sesame seed crackers. They're totally addicting, AND good for you too!
It is because of my love of those yummy little sesame seed snacks you can purchase at the store that I came up with my own version of Honey Sesame Seed Crackers.
After I made these, I actually had to put a *save* note on these so my family didn't gobble them all up before I could take the photos.
**Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions, complete ingredient measurements, and nutritional information for making Homemade Honey Sesame Seed Crackers is available at the end of this post.
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The ingredient list :
- Whole Wheat Flour
- Spelt Flour (or additional Whole Wheat Flour)
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Coconut Palm Sugar (or Brown Sugar)
- Butter
- Honey
- Sesame Oil
- Toasted Sesame Seeds
- Ice Water
Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
- Food Processor or Pastry Blender
- Pastry Wheel or Paring Knife
- Rolling Pin
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Pastry Brush
- Bowls
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Wooden Spoon
- Plastic Wrap
Why this recipe works:
If you're anything like me, when faced with a crunchy snack mix assortment, I'm the one who picks out all the sesame seed crackers before anyone else can get to them.
(Yes, I'm also the girl who picks out all the cashews in an assorted nut mix too, but shhh, don't tell anybody!)
These honey sesame seed crackers are easy to make, sweet and crunchy, and you know exactly what ingredients are in them. They're not filled with grocery store shelf-stable ingredients you can't pronounce.
You can also make them whatever shapes you like. Why not make them extra fun by using mini cookie cutters to personalize them for the kid's lunch boxes this school year?!!
The easy instructions:
- Pulse the flours, baking soda, salt, butter, and honey together in a food processor (or use a pastry blender), until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Transfer the dough to a bowl and stir in the sesame seeds.
- Form the dough into a flat disc and refrigerate at least 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
- Once chilled, roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to approximately ⅛" thickness.
- Use a pastry wheel, paring knife, or cookie cutter to cut the crackers into your desired shapes.
- Transfer the crackers onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Stir together the honey and water and brush over unbaked crackers.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- Remove the crackers from the oven and brush them again with the honey-water.
- Return the crackers to the oven for bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until firm and golden.
- Remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
These are totally addicting, so don't say I didn't warn you!
Additional sesame seed recipes:
Sesame Seed Dinner Rolls are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The flavor of these rolls is truly magical and delicious!
These two-bite Spicy Baked Crab Rangoon pack a flavorful punch in a small package. Sesame seeds and sriracha add the perfect final touch to these tasty little appetizers.
Savory and Sweet. These Crispy Duck Patties have a touch of crunch that surrounds their meaty interior. The tangy Asian Cabbage is the perfect complement to the rich duck meat, and the orange dipping sauce adds just the right amount of sweetness.
Below is the printable recipe card for today’s Homemade Honey Sesame Seed Crackers.
⭐If you've made this recipe, or are excited to make this recipe, I'd appreciate it if you'd take a moment to leave it a star rating on the recipe card, along with a comment if you're so inclined. Thank you. 🙂
Homemade Honey Sesame Seed Crackers
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour I used whole grain sprouted wheat flour, plus more for rolling.
- ½ cup spelt flour or if you'd rather you can use 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar I used coconut palm sugar
- 1 stick of cold butter cut into 8 tablespoons
- 4 tablespoons honey divided
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 ½ cups toasted sesame seeds
- 4 tablespoons ice water divided
Instructions
- In a food processor, or by hand a in a large
bowl using a pastry blender, pulse/blend the flours, baking soda, salt, brown
sugar until it forms a sand-like consistency. - Add in the butter, 2 tablespoons honey, sesame
oil and 3 tablespoons ice water. Pulse/blend until the dough comes together into a slightly sticky ball, but one that holds together nicely. - Add the sesame seeds to the dough and using a
wooden spoon and fold them thoroughly into the dough. - Form the dough into a disc and wrap it in
plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes. - Roll the chilled dough out onto a lightly
floured surface to ⅛" thickness. - Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
- Using a pizza cutter or pastry wheel, cut the
dough into whatever size shapes you like. I cut mine into approximately 1"
squares. - Transfer the crackers onto a parchment-lined
baking sheet. - Mix together 2 tablespoons honey and 1
tablespoon water. *Note - It's easier to mix if you place it in a microwave for just a few seconds. - Using a pastry brush, brush the tops of the
crackers with half of the honey mixture. - Bake for approximately 10 minutes and then
remove the crackers and brush them again with the remaining honey mixture. - Return the crackers to the oven for another
10-15 minutes and then cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition
I hope you've enjoyed this recipe for honey sesame seed crackers as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!!
Thank you so much for visiting me today in my Kudos Kitchen. I hope you found something you'll love and that you'll come back and visit me often. There is always room for you around my table!
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Aliyanna says
I was wonderin if you could reduce or leave out the honey and add some spices to make a savory cracker....I like a mix of both!!! lol
Renée says
Hi, Aliyanna!
You can definitely reduce the honey but I wouldn't leave it out totally because that's what helps act as glue to hold the dough together.
As far as spices, feel free to play around with the ones you like best.
I'll bet turmeric would be wonderful in these.
Just make sure not to go overboard with the dry spices and use them sparingly for the
first batch.
I hope this helps.
Enjoy the recipe,
Renee
Tayler Ross says
Just in time for soup season! These crackers look so delicious and I can't wait to try them!
Renée says
These would be amazing with soup! I'll need to try that myself. LOL
Thanks, Tayler!
Claudia Lamascolo says
Well I guess i hit the jackpot, my snack is always crackers and then I love sesame seeds, I love the alternative ingredients and I will try them today! thanks
Renée says
Thanks so much, Claudia! I love sesame seeds too. Enjoy the recipe!
Renee
Katy says
What cute little crackers! I love the sesame seed ones too, and with that extra sweetness, I could just nibble my way through that entire bowlful!
Nicole @ Daily Dish Recipes says
I have always wanted to make my own crackers and this recipe is awesome!! Great gameday snack!! (really a great anytime anywhere snack... just saying)
Jane Craske says
These are just adorable! I want copious amounts of these.
Bobbi Burleson says
Oh now I have a great cracker to use with all of my new dip recipes 🙂
C.S. Weaver says
Was wondering what to do with this bag of sesame seeds I bought for Christmas cookies. Super recipe, can't wait to make some.
Tammi @ Momma's Meals says
WOW these look fabulous! Oh the things I could dip these babies in!
Delaware Girl Eats says
I'll bet I could eat an entire bowl without drawing a breath -- these look great for snacks!
Sarah Reid says
mmmm this is a winner for me!
Shaina Wizov says
Yumm!! Sesame and honey go great together, love these crackers!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
I love sesame oil and sesame seeds. . these are great!!! can't wait to try this recipe! Pinned!
Kathya Rodriguez says
Yummy!! Super easy to make, and perfect for dipping
Manu says
Beautiful! I am bookmarking these for my next party! I love Sesame seeds!
Renee says
I'm the one who picks out all the brazil nuts and pecans from those nut mixes. And I'd be hogging all these crackers too. I'm sure they keep well and I could eat them for days.
Shannon R says
You would get along perfectly with my husband, he picks out the cashews because he doesn't like them! He's weird. I think we would all fight over these sesame seed crackers though 😉
Liz Berg says
Your crackers look like they came out of a box...perfect and I'm certain much better than what I could buy!!!
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
I love crackers, and have been wanting to make some. This is perfect timing for this recipe!! They look fantastic and so healthy. Best of all I have all the ingredients right here 🙂
Nichole C says
This looks tasty and sweet, but not overly sweet which is something I love!
Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) says
I love these flavors together and buy something similar at the store. Thanks for a homemade version. Go Broncos.
Julie @ Texan New Yorker says
I love sesame seeds, but never thought to use them in homemade crackers before (why not?). Thanks for posting!
Tara says
I love homemade crackers and those look fantastic!!
Constance Smith says
Oh these look so yummy! They would be perfect for serving with some hummus or other dip. Great pick.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
I am such a cracker person and homemade ones are the best! This is such a great recipe! Bookmarking!
Sweet and That's it says
They are Amazing, Renee. I love homemade crackers.
Please Please would you mind sharing them with "bake your own bread" on my blog? I ve just "opened" a new basket to add the links. Thank you.
Heather King says
These look like delightful little crackers great for snacking on alone or dipping!