Old Fashioned Vanilla Wafers Recipe ๐ช
Description: These nostalgic vanilla wafers are reminiscent of the cookies enjoyed in kindergarten, perfect with a glass of cold milk. Adapted from My Most Favorite Dessert Company, they are quick to make and irresistibly delicious.
- Category: Drop Cookies
- Keywords: Dessert, Lunch/Snacks, Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, Kosher, < 30 Mins, Oven
- Aggregated Rating: 4.5 stars
- Review Count: 10
- Calories per Serving: 414.3
- Fat Content: 24.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 52.9mg
- Sodium Content: 18.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 45.5g
- Fiber Content: 0.5g
- Sugar Content: 25.3g
- Protein Content: 3.8g
- Recipe Yield: 4 dozen
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted margarine
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1/4 tsp lemon zest
- 3/4 cup cake flour
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat the oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC). |
| 2 | Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. |
| 3 | In a mixing bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar on low speed until fluffy. |
| 4 | Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. |
| 5 | Stir in the orange and lemon zest. |
| 6 | Still on low speed, gradually beat in the cake flour until fully blended. |
| 7 | Drop the batter by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. |
| 8 | Bake for about 7 minutes, or until the wafers are lightly browned along the edges. |
| 9 | Transfer the baked wafers to a cooling rack to crisp up as they cool. |
| 10 | Once completely cooled, store the wafers carefully in layers in an airtight container. |
These Old Fashioned Vanilla Wafers are a delightful treat that brings back memories of childhood. Enjoy them with a cup of tea, a glass of milk, or simply on their own for a sweet pick-me-up any time of day!
