Homemade Vanilla Wafers
These homemade vanilla wafers are buttery, lightly crisp, and just plain fun to snack on. They’ve got that cozy, nostalgic vibe that feels like something you grew up eating. Whether you’re using them in a dessert or grabbing a few off the pan, these homemade vanilla wafers never last long.
Servings 8 Dozen
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Flour sifted
- 3 teaspoons Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ Cup Butter
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla
Instructions
- Sift flour, baking powder, and sugar together. Place the ingredients in a medium bowl and use a whisk to sift. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter until soft.
- Add sugar gradually, creaming after each addition until well blended.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients gradually and blend well.
- Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a roll. Wrap in waxed paper or parchment paper. Chill until firm (at least 3 hours).
- About 10-15 minutes before removing the rolls from the refrigerator, preheat the oven to 400℉.
- Place chilled rolls on a cutting board covered with wax paper or parchment paper. Cut the rolls into ⅛ inch slices. Place on ungreased or parchment-lined cookie sheets.
- Bake at 400℉ for 7 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Remove from the cookie sheet immediately and place the cookies on a cooling rack.