This homemade vanilla wafers recipe is perfect for those who love the classic crispy cookies but prefer to make them from scratch. These wafers are buttery, sweet, and wonderfully vanilla-flavored, making them perfect for snacking or using in your favorite dessert recipes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and stir until a dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass to create thin wafers.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the wafers to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store the vanilla wafers in an airtight container for up to one week.
