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Vanilla Wafers Recipe

Vanilla Wafers Recipe
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Delightfully crisp and buttery Vanilla Wafers made from scratch with simple ingredients. These classic cookies feature a delicate vanilla flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for snacking or pairing with your favorite desserts.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg, room temperature preferred
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 Tablespoon milk

Dry Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup (133 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Set aside while preparing the dough.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and granulated sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed until the mixture becomes creamy and well combined, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Stir on medium-low speed until fully incorporated, ensuring a rich and flavorful dough.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. This ensures the leavening agent and seasoning are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  5. Combine Half Dry Ingredients: Add about half of the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir on low speed just until combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cookies.
  6. Add Milk: Pour in the tablespoon of milk and stir again on low speed. This adds moisture, helping achieve the soft yet crisp texture of the wafers.
  7. Add Remaining Dry Ingredients: Add the remaining flour mixture and stir until the dough is fully combined and smooth, ready for scooping.
  8. Scoop and Shape: Using a 2-teaspoon cookie scoop, portion out dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Space each cookie at least 2 inches (5 cm) apart to allow for spreading. Lightly flatten each scoop with damp fingertips for an even shape.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until the edges of the cookies turn a light golden brown, indicating they are perfectly baked.
  10. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your homemade vanilla wafers!

Notes

  • Room temperature egg helps the ingredients blend better, resulting in a smoother dough.
  • If you don’t have milk on hand, you can substitute with an equal amount of cream or a plant-based milk.
  • For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or a little almond extract along with the vanilla.
  • To keep cookies crisp, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • You can freeze the dough scoops before baking for up to 3 months; just add a couple of extra minutes to bake time if baking from frozen.

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