Homemade Vanilla Wafers
Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly crisp and buttery Homemade Vanilla Wafers, the perfect DIY alternative to store-bought cookies! Made with simple pantry ingredients like unsalted butter, pure vanilla extract, and a hint of milk, these bite-sized treats are rich in flavor with a delicate texture that melts in your mouth. In just 15 minutes of prep, you'll pipe and bake golden wafers that are ideal for snacking, pairing with creamy banana pudding, or crumbling over your favorite desserts. With this easy-to-follow recipe, you'll create a batch of light, sweet, and perfectly crispy vanilla wafers that stay fresh for days—if they last that long! Perfect for cookie lovers everywhere, this recipe will soon become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 piece Large egg
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 130 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.125 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes, using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is well combined.
Add the milk and mix until the dough comes together and is smooth.
Transfer the cookie dough to a piping bag fitted with a round tip or use a resealable plastic bag with a small corner snipped off.
Pipe small, dime-sized circles of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between each for spreading.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Rotate the pans halfway through baking to ensure even cooking.
Remove the vanilla wafers from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the wafers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1965 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.1 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.0 g | 300% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 434 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 840 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 253.5 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 151.5 g | ||
| Protein | 21.2 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 259 mg | 6% | |
*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.
