Delicate and crisp vanilla butter wafers, perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee.
25 minutes
Delicate and crisp vanilla butter wafers, perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee.
Butter, Softened
0 oz
cups
Egg Whites, At Room Temperature
each
teaspoons
Flour
cups
teaspoons
1. Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F. This ensures that your oven is ready to bake the cookies evenly once the batter is prepared.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is crucial because creaming the butter and sugar incorporates air, resulting in cookies that are light and airy.
3. Add Egg Whites and Vanilla
Next, beat in the egg whites one at a time. Make sure they are at room temperature to help them blend smoothly into the creamed mixture. Once both egg whites are incorporated, stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Incorporate Flour and Salt
Add the flour and salt to the bowl and mix until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cookies tough.
5. Prepare Pastry Bag
Prepare a pastry bag fitted with a small round tip and scoop the batter into the bag. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick silicone sheets to prevent the cookies from sticking.
6. Pipe and Bake Cookies
Pipe the batter onto the prepared baking sheets in 2-inch-long straight lines, spacing them about 1 inch apart to allow for spreading. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 7 to 10 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through to ensure even baking. The cookies are done when they are lightly golden around the edges.
7. Cool and Store
While the cookies are still warm, gently remove them from the baking sheets using a small offset spatula. Allow them to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container to maintain their crispness.
After baking, dip one end of each wafer into melted chocolate (dark, milk, or white) and let it set. This adds a rich, indulgent twist to the delicate cookie.
Once baked and cooled, dip one end of each wafer into melted chocolate—dark, milk, or white—and let set on parchment paper. For a lighter touch, drizzle chocolate over the wafers in a zigzag pattern.
Use the wafers to create sandwich cookies by spreading a layer of buttercream, ganache, or jam between two cookies.
Add the finely grated zest of one lemon, lime, or orange to the cookie batter. This will infuse the wafers with a bright note of citrus that complements the vanilla.
Replace the vanilla extract with the zest of one lemon, lime, or orange for a bright, citrusy flavor that pairs well with summer desserts.
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