Homemade Nilla Wafers
This recipe is for homemade nilla wafers, a classic cookie that is perfect for snacking or as a base for desserts. The dough is made with all-purpose flour, cornstarch, butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. The dough is chilled, sliced, and baked until lightly golden brown.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking powder.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap each log in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the chilled dough logs into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.