Homemade vanilla wafer cookies stacked on a wire rack on a white kitchen counter

Easy Vanilla Wafer Cookies

These crispy homemade vanilla wafer cookies are packed with rich vanilla flavor and nostalgic charm—perfect for banana pudding, cheesecakes, or snacking on their own.

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Best vanilla wafer cookies recipe, Vanilla wafer dessert recipes, Wafer cookie recipe

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Cooling time: 1

Total Time: 1 30

Servings: Cookies

Calories: 130kcal

Cost: $5

Equipment

1 Stand mixer or hand mixer For creaming butter and sugar until fluffy
1 Small cookie scoop 1 teaspoon size; ensures uniform cookies
2 Baking sheets Light-colored to prevent over-browning
1 Parchment paper or baking mats Prevents sticking
1 Cooling rack Helps cookies crisp up evenly after baking
Set Measuring cups and spoons For accurate measurements

Ingredients

½ cup Unsalted butter Softened
¾ cup Granulated sugar
1 Egg Large
1 tablespoon Vanilla extract Pure
1 cup All-purpose flour
½ teaspoon Baking powder
¼ teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoon Milk
⅛ teaspoon Nutmeg Optional for added warmth

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F, line baking sheets
Cream butter and sugar; add egg and vanilla
Whisk dry ingredients; mix into wet with milk
Scoop dough and flatten slightly
Bake 13–15 mins until edges are lightly golden
Cool on sheet, then wire rack for 1 hour

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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