Vanilla Wafer Cookies That Are Better Than Storebought

Sweet little vanilla wafer cookies use simple pantry ingredients and are ready in no time. They're perfect for sandwiching with fillings or for serving with puddings or coffee.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 165 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup butter, softened
• 1.3333333730698 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 teaspoon baking powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat butter and sugar in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla extract. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and mix the dry ingredients thoroughly into butter mixture. Drop cookies about 2 inches apart, 1 teaspoon at a time, onto ungreased baking sheets.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until edges of cookies are golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool cookies on wire racks.