Vanilla Wafers Food

VANILLA WAFER COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

VANILLA WAFERS

Steps:

• In a stand mixer, combine the butter, sugar, and salt. Beat on medium speed until smooth.
• Add the egg yolks and vanilla and beat on low speed until blended.
• Add the flour and mix until incorporated and a smooth dough forms.
• Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a log 7 inches long and about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap the logs in plastic and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Position a rack in the middle of the oven, and preheat to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Using a sharp knife, cut each unwrapped log crosswise into slices 1/4 inch thick. Place the cookies 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.
• Bake 12-15 minutes until the edges and bottoms are golden. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

OLD FASHIONED VANILLA WAFERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Cream the margarine together with the sugar on low speed until fluffy.
• Beat in the egg and vanilla until incorporated.
• Stir in the zests.
• Still on low speed, beat in the flour until fully blended.
• By teaspoonfuls, drop the batter onto the baking sheets, leaving a good two inches between each cookie.
• Bake for about 7 minutes, or until the wafers are lightly browned along the edges.
• Transfer to a cooling rack where they will crisp as they cool.
• Store carefully in layers in an airtight container.