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Vanilla Wafers

Walk right past the box of vanilla wafers and make your own to enjoy as a snack or with your favorite recipe!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Chill batter15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Vanilla Wafers
Servings: 70 wafers
Calories: 29kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net

Ingredients

  • 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 oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together butter, confectioners' sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed for at least 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Add the egg, vanilla, and milk and blend until smooth and fluffy (about 30 seconds).
  • Add the flour mixture and mix on low until fully incorporated.
  • Chill the batter for 10-15 minutes.
  • Scoop 1/2 teaspoon-sized dollops of the batter (about 1 inch apart) onto a baking sheet lined with parchment.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes, rotating pan halfway through baking. Cookies will be golden brown.
  • Allow to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 29kcal