Homemade Nilla Wafers

Golden, buttery, and perfectly crisp, these homemade Nilla Wafers are a delightful upgrade to the classic store-bought cookie. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and a generous splash of vanilla extract, this recipe yields cookies with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a rich, natural flavor. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these versatile treats bake to golden perfection in under 15 minutes, making them ideal for snacking, layering in your favorite banana pudding, or serving alongside a cup of coffee or tea. This from-scratch version brings a touch of nostalgia to your kitchen while allowing you to enjoy the wholesome goodness of homemade cookies. Perfect for batch baking, these Nilla Wafers store beautifully and are sure to become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 40

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tablespoons Whole milk
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 4

Add the egg to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until well combined.

Step 5

Mix in the milk and vanilla extract, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 7

Using a small cookie scoop or teaspoon, drop small mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1.5 inches between each cookie.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.

Step 9

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Store the Nilla Wafers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	549.4 grams (549.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2223

Total Fat 106.50g	137%
Saturated Fat 63.60g	318%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 482mg	161%
Sodium 1180mg	51%
Total Carbohydrate 292.60g	106%
Dietary Fiber 4.90g	18%
Total Sugars 153.10g
Protein 27.20g	54%

Vitamin D 126IU	628%
Calcium 114mg	9%
Iron 9mg	52%
Potassium 352mg	7%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.8%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 52.3%