Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers

You only need 2 ingredients to make this sweet dessert! Chocolate-covered graham crackers can be topped with your favorite toppings from sprinkles to M&Ms, sea salt, and more!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword chocolate covered graham crackers, no bake dessert

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings squares

Calories 102.5kcal

Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

8 full-size graham cracker sheets, broken in half (to form 16 squares)
6 ounces chocolate chips, melted (about half of a bag)*
Optional toppings: crushed pretzels, miniature M&M’s, sprinkles, flake sea salt, marshmallows

Instructions

Place the graham crackers on a rimmed baking sheet.
Spread each graham cracker square with a layer of melted chocolate.
Sprinkle with optional toppings, if desired.
Let stand for about 30 minutes at room temperature or about 10 minutes in the refrigerator (until the chocolate sets).

Notes

*You can melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler on the stovetop, or you can microwave in 30-second increments just until smooth (about a total of 1 minute).

When melting the chocolate, be careful not to scorch it with too much heat. If using the microwave, melt the chocolate just until the chips are almost completely melted (a total of about 1 minute). Then just stir, stir, stir and the chocolate will continue to melt smoothly.
Work Quickly: The chocolate starts to set relatively fast, so you'll want to have your toppings ready. I like to spread the melted chocolate on the graham crackers while the kids follow behind me and sprinkle any of their favorite toppings on the warm chocolate.
How to store Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers: You do not need to refrigerate chocolate covered graham crackers. Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.
I do not recommend freezing these Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers because the chocolate gets condensation on it as the crackers thaw, which results in an undesirable appearance. The graham crackers may also get soggy.
Any toppings that you like or have on hand will work (or skip the toppings altogether). Some of our favorites include rainbow sprinkles, flaked sea salt, crushed pretzels and M&M candies. You can also try shredded coconut or chopped salted nuts.
Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers with Marshmallows: For that classic s'mores flavor combination, add miniature marshmallows on top of the grahams.
Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers with Peanut Butter: Love that chocolate-peanut butter combo? Spread a thin layer of peanut butter on top of the grahams before adding the melted chocolate on top. It works best if you "seal" the peanut butter by fully coating it with chocolate on all sides.
Use chocolate graham crackers instead of regular graham crackers. Cinnamon graham crackers are also good with white chocolate on top.
We prefer Ghirardelli brand milk chocolate baking chips because the melt smoothly and taste the best. You can use any chocolate that your family enjoys, though. Try white chocolate, bittersweet chocolate, or semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Pick the sprinkles or toppings to match a holiday. For instance, use candy corn or orange sprinkles for Halloween; use red and green sprinkles with white chocolate for Christmas.
These disappear very fast, so we always prepare a double batch!

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