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Homemade vanilla wafers in a white bowl.

1950s Crispy Homemade Vanilla Wafers Recipe

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This authentic 1950s vanilla wafers recipe creates perfectly crispy cookies with tender centers using real butter and vanilla. Ready in under 30 minutes of hands-on time, these homemade wafers taste infinitely better than store-bought versions and are perfect for banana pudding, snacking, or gifting. The roll-and-slice method ensures uniform cookies that bake evenly every time.

  • Total Time: 3 Hours 25 Minutes
  • Yield: 7 Dozen 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, unbeaten
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Sift dry ingredients: Measure flour, baking powder, and salt into a sifter. Sift together into a medium bowl and set aside.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, cream butter (or margarine) until soft and smooth. Add sugar gradually, creaming after each addition until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until completely combined and mixture looks smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Add the sifted dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and blend well until no dry flour streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  5. Shape and chill dough: Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a roll about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap each roll tightly in waxed paper or plastic wrap. Chill in refrigerator until firm, about 3 hours.
  6. Bring oven to temp: Preheat oven to 400°F.
  7. Slice dough: Place chilled rolls on a cutting board covered with waxed paper. Using a sharp knife, cut dough into ⅛-inch thick slices. Place slices on ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  8. Bake: Bake in preheated 400°F oven for about 10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown. Watch carefully during the last few minutes to prevent burning.
  9. Cool: Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheets for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

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