Description
These homemade Nilla wafers are buttery, crisp, and packed with real vanilla flavor—perfect for snacking, banana pudding, or dessert crusts. With simple ingredients and no preservatives, they’re an easy and nostalgic treat made fresh from your kitchen. A must-try for fans of classic vanilla cookies!
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- Milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with milk, and mix into a smooth dough.
- Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra crispness, bake until edges are deeply golden.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Refresh softness by reheating in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes.
- Freeze raw dough for easy future baking—add 2–3 extra minutes to bake time.
