Description
A classic recipe for light and crispy wafer cookies, perfect for layering with buttercream or enjoying on their own. This recipe is simple to follow and yields melt-in-your-mouth treats that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup softened unsalted butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Filling:
- ½ cup softened butter
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: food coloring (red or green for festive cookies)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- Beat softened butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually mix in the flour to form a smooth dough.
- Chill the Dough:
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Roll and Cut:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to ⅛-inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to create desired shapes.
- Bake:
- Place cut cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Dust with granulated sugar and prick with a fork to prevent air bubbles.
- Bake for 7-9 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Prepare the Filling:
- Beat butter and confectioner’s sugar until fluffy.
- Add cream and vanilla extract to adjust the consistency.
- Assemble:
- Spread or pipe the filling onto cooled cookies and sandwich together.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading during baking.
- Test baking times, as ovens vary; cookies should remain light in color.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
- Customize the filling with flavors like lemon or hazelnut for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 105 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: crispy wafer cookies, layered wafer treats, wafer desserts, chocolate wafer cookies, vanilla wafer cookies