Homemade Vanilla Wafer Cookies
Crisp, buttery, and delicately flavored, these homemade vanilla wafer cookies offer a nostalgic taste of classic comfort with a fresh, homemade twist. Made with a handful of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, pure vanilla extract, and softened butter, these cookies are perfectly sweetened and lightly golden for that signature texture. Their easy preparation—just 20 minutes of prep and a quick bake—yields 40 dainty treats ideal for snacking, pairing with tea, or using in desserts like banana pudding. Whether you're looking to replace store-bought options or simply enjoy a timeless cookie with melt-in-your-mouth appeal, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 195 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 115 grams Unsalted butter (softened)
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 whole Large egg
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Whole milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk to the butter-sugar mixture, and beat until well incorporated.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in small increments, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Using a small cookie scoop or teaspoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
57 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.5 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 40 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.7 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 7 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
