Description
Homemade vanilla wafers are a delightful treat that you can easily prepare in your own kitchen. These light, crunchy cookies feature a sweet vanilla flavor that elevates any dessert or snack time.
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).
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a stand mixer, cream the butter and both sugars until fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture; blend on low speed without overmixing.
- Chill the batter in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
- Scoop dollops of batter onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown; rotate halfway through baking.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 12g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg