Wafer Cookies: Bite-Sized Bliss for Any Occasion
Discover the light, crispy delight of wafer cookies – from classic vanilla to indulgent chocolate varieties. Perfect for snacking, gifting, or adding a sweet crunch to desserts.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 2 tablespoons cocoa powder for chocolate wafers
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt (and cocoa powder if making chocolate wafers).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture, alternating with milk, until a smooth dough forms.
- Shape the Cookies:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch (3 mm).
- Use a cookie cutter to cut out desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool:
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can dip half of each cooled wafer into melted chocolate and let it set before serving.
- Store the wafers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.