Indulge in the sweet, buttery goodness of homemade vanilla wafer cookies with this easy recipe. These crispy, golden cookies are perfect for snacking, dunking in milk, or using as a base for your favorite desserts. You'll love the rich vanilla flavor and tender texture of these irresistible treats.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are golden around the edges.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Interesting Facts
Vanilla wafers were originally created by the Nabisco company in the late 19th century.
These cookies are a staple in classic desserts like banana pudding and vanilla wafer icebox cake.
Homemade vanilla wafer cookies taste even better than store-bought ones and are easy to customize with different flavorings.