Crispy & Light Wafer Cookies Recipe – Perfect for Any Occasion!
These homemade wafer cookies are irresistibly light, crispy, and delicately sweet. They make the perfect snack, dessert, or accompaniment to ice cream, coffee, or tea. With a delicate crunch and a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture, these wafers are a delightful treat for all ages. Whether you're layering them with cream or enjoying them plain, these wafer cookies are sure to be a hit!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer (optional)
- Rolling Pin
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
- Sharp knife or cookie cutter
- Sifter
Ingredients
- For the Wafer Cookie Dough:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch for extra crispiness
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup whole milk
- Optional Flavors & Variations:
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder for chocolate wafers
- ½ teaspoon almond extract for almond-flavored wafers
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon for a spiced variation
- For Filling Optional:
- 1 cup chocolate ganache or Nutella
- 1 cup vanilla or buttercream frosting
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Step 2: Roll & Cut the Dough
- Lightly flour a surface and roll out the dough to ⅛-inch thickness.
- Use a sharp knife or cookie cutter to cut the dough into thin rectangles or circles.
- Place the cut wafers onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a ½-inch space between each.
- Step 3: Bake the Wafers
- Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Step 4: Assemble (Optional)
- If adding a filling, spread chocolate ganache, Nutella, or buttercream frosting onto one cookie and top with another to create a sandwich.
- Let the cookies set for about 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, allow the cookies to cool completely before storing.
Store wafers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
To keep them extra crunchy, place a paper towel in the container to absorb moisture.
Best paired with coffee, tea, or used as layers in cakes and desserts.
Store wafers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
To keep them extra crunchy, place a paper towel in the container to absorb moisture.
Best paired with coffee, tea, or used as layers in cakes and desserts.