Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Vanilla Wafers, a classic treat that is both simple to make and absolutely delicious. These light and crispy cookies are perfect for snacking or enhancing your favorite desserts. Whether enjoyed on their own or used as a base for banana pudding or ice cream sandwiches, these wafers are sure to impress at any gathering. With just a few pantry staples, you can create a batch of irresistible cookies that bring comfort and joy to your table.
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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Cream butter, confectioners' sugar, and granulated sugar in a stand mixer until smooth.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk; mix until fluffy.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture until combined.
- Chill the batter for 10-15 minutes.
- Scoop dollops of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about one inch apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. 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 cookie (11g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg