Description
These classic Vanilla Wafers are crispy, buttery cookies with a delicate vanilla flavor, perfect for snacking or pairing with desserts. Made with simple ingredients and baked to golden perfection, they offer a sweet, light treat that’s easy to prepare and sure to please a crowd.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 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: Preheat your oven to 350°F to ensure it is at the right temperature for even baking of the wafers.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt, then set this mixture aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer, cream the unsalted butter with confectioners’ sugar and granulated sugar on medium speed for at least 2 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy, scraping down the bowl as needed to fully combine.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, vanilla extract, and whole milk to the butter mixture and blend for about 30 seconds until smooth and fluffy.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the sifted flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until fully incorporated into a smooth dough.
- Chill Dough: Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to firm it up, making it easier to scoop out and shape.
- Portion Dough: Scoop out ½ teaspoon-sized dollops of the dough, placing them about 1 inch apart onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to allow room for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through to ensure even browning. The wafers are ready when they turn golden brown around the edges.
- Cool Completely: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the vanilla wafers cool completely on the sheet before serving to ensure they crisp up perfectly.
Notes
- Room temperature ingredients blend better and create a smoother batter.
- Chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- Sift dry ingredients to avoid lumps and ensure a tender texture.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
