Description
Delicious Vanilla Wafers are classic comfort cookies with a soft, buttery texture and a rich vanilla flavor. These easy-to-make cookies are perfect for snacking or pairing with your favorite desserts.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking once your dough is prepared.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer or whisk to cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 3-5 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract into the butter and sugar mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently but thoroughly until a smooth dough forms without any dry streaks.
- Shape the cookies: Drop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving to allow them to set and enhance texture.
Notes
- You can use room temperature butter for easier creaming with the sugar.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients.
- If you prefer crispier cookies, bake for an additional 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Ensure cookies cool completely on a wire rack to maintain their texture and prevent sogginess.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week.
