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Vanilla Wafers Recipe

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These classic Vanilla Wafers are light, crisp, and perfectly sweetened cookies ideal for snacking or for use in desserts like banana pudding. Made with simple ingredients including vanilla bean paste for an extra burst of flavor, they bake up golden and buttery with a delicate crumb.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside this dry mix for later.
  3. Cream Butter and Flavoring: Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the softened unsalted butter and vanilla bean paste together until well blended and smooth, infusing the dough with vanilla aroma.
  4. Add Sugar and Eggs: Add the granulated sugar to the butter mixture and beat until light and fluffy. Then mix in the egg and heavy cream thoroughly to combine all wet ingredients.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until all the flour is incorporated to avoid overworking the dough.
  6. Shape Cookies: Using two teaspoons of dough at a time, roll into balls and place them on the prepared baking pans. Slightly flatten the tops of each dough ball to create a cookie shape that bakes evenly.
  7. Bake: Bake one pan at a time in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges and cooked through.
  8. Cool: Remove the pans from the oven and place them on wire racks. Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the pans before transferring them directly onto wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  • Ensure the butter is softened but not melted for better creaming and texture.
  • Do not overmix after adding the flour to keep the cookies tender and prevent toughness.
  • Baking one pan at a time promotes even heat distribution and uniform baking.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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