Homemade Vanilla Wafers
Crisp edged, buttery homemade vanilla wafers with real vanilla flavor, made in one bowl with pantry staples.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cup all purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat the oven. Preheat to 350 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream. Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer for 2 to 3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Add the eggs. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla.
- Add the dry. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then mix into the butter mixture gradually until smooth.
- Portion. Drop heaping tablespoons of dough 2 inches apart and flatten each slightly.
- Bake. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden, then cool on the pan for a few minutes.
Notes
Substitutions: Replace half of the vanilla with almond extract for a different flavor.
Tips: Spoon and level the flour, use softened but not melted butter, and scoop equal portions.
Storage: Store airtight at room temperature for about a week, or freeze in a bag.