Gluten Free Homemade Vanilla Wafers

Total time1 hr

Prep time15 min

Cook time15 min

These little cookies bake up crisp at the edges with that irresistible pale-gold color and a delicate snap when you bite in. Butter and sugar get whipped until pale and fluffy, then a splash of pure vanilla extract works its way through the dough for that classic bakery-shop flavor in every bite. Piping the dough into neat little rounds gives you that signature wafer shape, and a quick chill in the fridge before baking keeps the edges crisp instead of spreading thin. They cool into the perfect crunchy companion for a scoop of ice cream, a dunk in coffee, or just snacking straight off the rack. This is a solid pick for a gluten free cookie jar, and the small-batch size means you can pipe a fresh round anytime the craving hits.

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Ingredients

6 servings

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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⅔ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 tbsp whole milk
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
Chef's tip
Choose a gluten-free baking blend labeled 1:1 or cup-for-cup and use the same amount. Almond and coconut flour won't work the same way.
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2
Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together with a stand mixer or hand mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

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