Swedish Wafers

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two baking sheets.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients alternately with the milk.
4. Drop the batter by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Swedish wafers are traditionally served with coffee.
• These wafers are known as "våfflor" in Swedish.
• These wafers can be made with different flavors, such as almond, lemon, or cinnamon.