Vanilla Wafers
Light, crispy, and sweet homemade vanilla wafers that make for a delightful snack or dessert base.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature for better mixing.
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 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 extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until smooth.
Baking
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
Store vanilla wafers in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week, or freeze them for longer storage. Experiment with flavors such as almond extract or cocoa powder for chocolate wafers.