Homemade Vanilla Wafers Recipe

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

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and stir until a dough forms.
5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass to create thin wafers.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
8. Allow the wafers to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Store the vanilla wafers in an airtight container for up to one week.

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