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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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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 30 Cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

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

Method
 

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

Notes

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