Homemade Vanilla Wafers

Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly crisp and buttery Homemade Vanilla Wafers, the perfect DIY alternative to store-bought cookies! Made with simple pantry ingredients like unsalted butter, pure vanilla extract, and a hint of milk, these bite-sized treats are rich in flavor with a delicate texture that melts in your mouth. In just 15 minutes of prep, you'll pipe and bake golden wafers that are ideal for snacking, pairing with creamy banana pudding, or crumbling over your favorite desserts. With this easy-to-follow recipe, you'll create a batch of light, sweet, and perfectly crispy vanilla wafers that stay fresh for days—if they last that long! Perfect for cookie lovers everywhere, this recipe will soon become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 30

Ingredients

• 113 grams Unsalted butter, softened
• 150 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 piece Large egg
• 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
• 130 grams All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.125 teaspoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Milk

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until fully incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is well combined.

Step 6

Add the milk and mix until the dough comes together and is smooth.

Step 7

Transfer the cookie dough to a piping bag fitted with a round tip or use a resealable plastic bag with a small corner snipped off.

Step 8

Pipe small, dime-sized circles of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between each for spreading.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Rotate the pans halfway through baking to ensure even cooking.

Step 10

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

Step 11

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	471.9 grams (471.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1965

Total Fat 98.10g	126%
Saturated Fat 60.00g	300%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 434mg	145%
Sodium 840mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 253.50g	92%
Dietary Fiber 3.50g	13%
Total Sugars 151.50g
Protein 21.20g	42%

Vitamin D 48IU	238%
Calcium 88mg	7%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 259mg	6%

*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: 44.6%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 51.2%