Description
Enjoy the delightful taste of Vanilla Cream Wafers, a simple treat made with fresh ingredients. These cookies offer a creamy filling between crisp wafers, making them the perfect homemade dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (124g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (113g) cold butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3–4 tablespoons half and half or light cream
- 1 cup (113g) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Pinch salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon cream or half and half
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour and salt. Use a pastry cutter to mix in butter until it resembles pea-sized pieces. Gradually drizzle 1 tablespoon of half and half over the mixture, tossing gently with a fork. Repeat until the mixture is moist and forms a ball of dough.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough until it's just under 1/8 inch thick. Use a cookie cutter to cut out circular shapes, placing them 1 inch apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies for about 8-10 minutes, or until the edges turn light golden. Allow them to cool completely before filling.
- To prepare the filling, whisk together powdered sugar and a pinch of salt. Mix in softened butter and vanilla, then add enough half and half to achieve a spreadable consistency. If you like, you can tint the filling for a fun twist.
- Spread the filling on the bottom of one cookie and sandwich with another cookie to complete.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to four days, or freeze them for up to a month for future enjoyment.
Notes
For a richer taste, use salted butter for the cookies.
These wafers taste great chilled, enhancing their flavor.
You can customize the filling with food coloring or flavors if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wafer
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg