A graham cracker crumbs to finish doughnuts with sparkle and crunch. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes enough for 12 doughnuts.
Graham Cracker Crumbs
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Origin: Madagascar
Vanilla: Extract
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A graham cracker crumbs to finish doughnuts with sparkle and crunch. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes enough for 12 doughnuts.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Yield
12 doughnuts
Diet
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Ingredients
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doughnuts
Ingredient amounts change with yield. Follow the recipe instructions for times, temperatures, and equipment.
- 8.0graham crackers, or 1 1/4 cups crumbs
- 2.0 tbsp (28.0 g)unsalted butter, melted
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Pulse the graham crackers in a food processor into fine crumbs, or crush them in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin.
- Toss the crumbs with the melted butter and vanilla until they look like damp sand.
- Press onto freshly glazed or frosted doughnuts.
Tips
- Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
- Best vanilla for this: Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.
- Storage: Store airtight for up to 3 days.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make graham cracker crumbs?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. It makes enough for 12 doughnuts.
How should I store graham cracker crumbs?
Store airtight for up to 3 days.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.
17
Calories / serving
1.9g
Fat
0.0g
Carbs
0.0g
Protein
0.0g
Sugar
Whole recipe (12 servings): ~204 cal · 23g fat · 0g carbs · 0g protein · 0g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 17 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 3 min·0.2 mi·~350 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 2 min·0.1 mi·~200 steps
- Moderate cycling 2 min·0.4 mi
- Swimming laps 2 min
- Jogging 2 min·0.2 mi·~300 steps
- Stair climbing 2 min·~200 steps
- Dancing 3 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 2 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 4 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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