Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch of homemade vanilla wafers that elevate your snacking game or add a special touch to your favorite desserts. These light and crispy cookies are bursting with rich vanilla flavor, making them perfect for any occasion—from casual snacks to elegant party treats. With simple ingredients and quick preparation steps, you’ll have about 70 delicious wafers ready to enjoy in no time. Serve them alongside ice cream, layer them in banana pudding, or simply enjoy them on their own for a nostalgic treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup confectioners' sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a stand mixer, cream butter with confectioners' and granulated sugars until fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk; blend until smooth.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the batter in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
- Scoop dollops of batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown; rotate halfway through.
- Allow cooling on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wafer
- Calories: 38
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 16mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg