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Healthier Homemade Vanilla Wafers

These Healthier Homemade Vanilla Wafers are a delicious and simple alternative to store-bought cookies. Made with real ingredients like butter, cane sugar, and pure vanilla extract, they’re a better-for-you treat your whole family will love!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting TIme 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 30 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 3/4 cup cane sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and cane sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sea salt.
  5. Combine Wet & Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  6. Scoop & Shape: Drop teaspoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet and flatten slightly.
  7. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. For crispier wafers, bake an additional 1-2 minutes.
  8. Cool & Enjoy: Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Storage:

Store in an airtight container for up to one week, or freeze for up to three months.