Vanilla Wafer Cookies
Soft, buttery, and irresistibly sweet, these Vanilla Wafer Cookies are a homemade treat that will transport you back to childhood with every bite. Made with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and a touch of milk, these cookies boast a delightful balance of crisp edges and tender centers. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this easy recipe yields up to 40 bite-sized cookies, perfect for snacking, layering in desserts, or pairing with a cup of coffee. The hint of vanilla is the star of the show, elevating these humble cookies into a timeless favorite. Whether you're baking for a cozy family gathering or preparing a quick dessert for yourself, these golden wafer cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 190 grams all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons 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 unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until well combined.
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 until just combined.
Stir in the milk to create a dough that is soft but not too sticky.
Using a teaspoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Gently flatten each dough ball with the back of a spoon or your fingers to create a small, round cookie shape.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2241 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.9 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.2 g | 301% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 477 mg | 159% | |
| Sodium | 956 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 299.1 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 153.0 g | ||
| Protein | 28.1 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 363 mg | 8% | |
*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.
