Description
Delicious Vanilla Wafers are classic comfort cookies that are crisp, buttery, and perfectly vanilla-flavored. These easy-to-make wafers are great for snacks or dessert, delivering a nostalgic treat with just the right amount of sweetness and crunch.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures your oven is at the perfect temperature for baking the wafers evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning agents.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, use a mixer or spoon to cream the softened butter with the granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, mixing thoroughly to incorporate these essential flavor and binding agents.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough and resulting in tough cookies.
- Portion Dough: Drop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them adequately apart to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden brown indicating they are perfectly crisp.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack. Cooling ensures they firm up to wafer crispness before serving.
Notes
- For a crisper wafer, bake for the full 12 minutes or until edges are a deep golden color.
- Make sure the butter is softened but not melted for proper creaming with sugar.
- You can store wafers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg can enhance the vanilla flavor.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
