Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch and rich vanilla flavor of homemade Vanilla Wafers, a treat that surpasses store-bought options. These perfectly crisp cookies are easy to make and incredibly versatile, making them ideal for snacking, entertaining, or elevating your favorite desserts. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these delicious wafers in no time. Whether enjoyed on their own or paired with ice cream, fresh fruit, or as a base for layered desserts, these homemade Vanilla Wafers are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a stand mixer, cream together butter, confectioners' sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, and milk; blend until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the batter for 10-15 minutes.
- Scoop half-teaspoon-sized dollops onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown, rotating halfway through.
- Cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 cookies (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg