Wafer Cookies
These homemade Wafer Cookies are crisp, buttery, and delicately sweet with a rich vanilla flavor. Perfect as a snack, dessert, or paired with your favorite pudding, they’re easy to make and better than store-bought!
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 stick 113g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Get Ready to Bake : Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar : In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes). Add the egg and vanilla extract, blending until smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients : In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. This helps evenly distribute the ingredients and removes any lumps.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients : Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the cookies dense.
- Chill the Dough : If the dough feels sticky, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for about 30 minutes. Chilling makes the dough firmer and easier to handle, and enhances the flavor of the cookies.
- Form the Cookies : Scoop small portions of dough using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop. Roll each portion into a ball, place on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart, and gently flatten the tops to create a thin wafer shape.
- Bake to Perfection : Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. The centers will appear slightly soft but will set as they cool.
- Cool and Serve : Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.