Best 7 Whole Wheat Vanilla Wafers Recipes

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Whole wheat vanilla wafers are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed on their own or used as a base for other desserts. They are made with a simple combination of whole wheat flour, butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. The resulting cookies are crispy, flavorful, and have a slightly nutty flavor from the whole wheat flour. They can be enjoyed as a snack, served with coffee or tea, or used to make ice cream sandwiches or parfaits. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make your own delicious whole wheat vanilla wafers at home.

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HOW TO MAKE VANILLA WAFERS RECIPE (HOMEMADE NILLA WAFERS)



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Crisp, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth good, my Homemade Vanilla Wafers recipe, also known as Nilla Wafers are perfect on their own or in other desserts!

Provided by Gemma Stafford

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 stick (4oz/115g) butter, soft
1 2/3 cup (7oz/191g) powdered sugar
3 large (4oz/120g) egg whites (, room temperature)
1 large egg (, room temperature)
1 1/3 cups (6oz/170g) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (150oC). For this recipe, I did fan as there will be multiple trays in the oven and you will want them to bake evenly.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy and there are no lumps.
  • Slowly add in the egg whites and mix until smooth. Add the remaining whole egg and mix until fully incorporated. If the mix curdles don't worry, just give it a good whisk to bring it back together.
  • Once combined, add the flour, vanilla, and salt and mix until it just comes together. Do not overmix.
  • The batter will be somewhat soft. Place batter in a piping bag fitted with a medium pastry tip. Pipe it in even mounds onto a cookie sheet (roughly 2 teaspoons). Keep cookies about 1 ½ inches apart as the batter will spread when baked.
  • Place in oven and bake for approximately 18-20 minutes or until golden.
  • Once cooled store in an airtight for up to 7 days. Use for a cookie crust or for a classic banana pudding.

VANILLA WAFERS



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield approximately 70 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 ounces all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon aluminum free baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
3 1/2 ounces vanilla sugar
1 large egg
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon whole milk

Steps:

  • Position 1 oven rack in the top third of the oven and another in the bottom third. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl and set aside. Cream the butter and vanilla sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl after 1 minute. Add the egg and incorporate on medium speed for 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the mixer bowl. Add the vanilla extract and milk and blend on low speed for 15 seconds. Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed just to incorporate. Chill the batter in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before scooping.
  • Scoop the batter in teaspoon-sized balls and arrange them on 2 parchment paper-lined half sheet pans, approximately 35 cookies per pan. Use the heel of your hand to slightly flatten each ball. Bake, 2 pans at a time, rotating the pans halfway through the baking, until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the pans to a cooling rack to cool completely before removing the cookies from the pan.

ALTON BROWN'S VANILLA WAFERS



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Make and share this Alton Brown's Vanilla Wafers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lizzie Rodriquez

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 70 cookies, 70 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 ounces all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon aluminum free baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
3 1/2 ounces vanilla sugar
1 large egg
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon whole milk

Steps:

  • Position 1 oven rack in the top third of the oven and another in the bottom third. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl and set aside. Cream the butter and vanilla sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl after 1 minute. Add the egg and incorporate on medium speed for 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the mixer bowl. Add the vanilla extract and milk and blend on low speed for 15 seconds. Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed just to incorporate. Chill the batter in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before scooping.
  • Scoop the batter in teaspoon-sized balls and arrange them on 2 parchment paper-lined half sheet pans, approximately 35 cookies per pan. Use the heel of your hand to slightly flatten each ball. Bake, 2 pans at a time, rotating the pans halfway through the baking, until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the pans to a cooling rack to cool completely before removing the cookies from the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 23.9, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 6.2, Sodium 13.8, Carbohydrate 2.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.4

HOMEMADE VANILLA WAFERS



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I have an irrational fear of preservatives but an appetite for junk food. This recipe allows me to make bourbon balls, banana pudding, and all the rest with my own organic pantry items. I use whole wheat flour, but all-purpose will do just as well.

Provided by JelsMom

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 50 cookies, 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup shortening
3 tablespoons egg whites
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups finely ground whole wheat flour (cake flour)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F Spray cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Cream together sugar, powdered sugar, shortening, egg whites, vanilla, lemon juice (optional) & salt.
  • Add flour & baking powder.
  • Add 1 T water. Mix until dough forms a large ball.
  • Roll dough into 1/2-3/4" balls & press onto cookie sheet.
  • Bake 15-18 minutes or until cookies are golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 48.5, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 5.1, Protein 1.2

VANILLA WAFERS I



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Serve these stuck in chocolate pudding ... kids love 'em!

Provided by Isaac

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup shortening
1 egg
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In large bowl, cream together the shortening, sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla. Stir until well blended. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Add to egg mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for 4 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
  • Roll out dough on a floured surface to a 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out cookies with round cookie cutter and place 1 inch apart on cookie sheets.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes until lightly colored. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 46.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

WHOLE WHEAT OAT WAFFLES



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Healthy whole wheat pastry flour is combined with wonderful oat flour for a very yummy waffle.

Provided by Antipex

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Waffle Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup whole wheat pastry flour
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup oat flour
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs, separated
1 ½ cups milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat a waffle maker according to manufacturer's directions.
  • Whisk whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, oat flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Whisk egg yolks, milk, canola oil, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Beat egg whites in a third bowl (not plastic) with an electric mixer until soft peaks form when you lift the beaters straight out of the beaten eggs, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour the milk mixture into the well; mix batter until smooth. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter, retaining as much volume as possible. Let batter stand until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour 1/2 cup of batter, or amount recommended by the manufacturer, onto the waffle maker; close lid and bake waffle until browned and crisp, 2 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 66.9 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 486.2 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

EASY VANILLA WAFERS



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Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Bake     Vanilla     Summer     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/3 cup Vanilla Sugar
1/4 cup egg whites
1/3 cup unbleached all purpose flour
Pinch of salt
For the vanilla sugar:
2 cups sugar
1 vanilla bean, cut into small pieces
Use this sugar to add a fresh-tasting vanilla flavor to all your favorite recipes. It's especially good when used to sweeten whipped cream.

Steps:

  • To make the wafers:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Generously butter heavy large cookie sheets. Beat 1/4 cup butter and sugar in medium bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in egg whites. Gradually mix in flour and salt (batter will be soft.) Drop batter by level teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets, spacing 3 inches apart. Bake until edges are golden brown and centers of cookies are still pale, about 7 minutes. Transfer cookies to racks and cool completely. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store in airtight container.)
  • To make the vanilla sugar:
  • Process sugar and vanilla bean in processor until vanilla bean is very finely minced. Strain sugar to remove any large pieces of vanilla bean. Store sugar in airtight container. Makes 2 cups.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the wafers will taste. Use real butter, pure vanilla extract, and high-quality flour.
  • Chill the dough before rolling: This will help the dough to be less sticky and easier to work with. You can chill the dough for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Roll the dough thinly: The thinner the dough, the crispier the wafers will be. Aim to roll the dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
  • Bake the wafers until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are crispy and flavorful. Bake the wafers for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are just beginning to brown around the edges.
  • Let the wafers cool completely before storing: This will help them to crisp up and harden. Store the wafers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Whole wheat vanilla wafers are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed on their own or used in a variety of desserts. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you like them plain, sprinkled with powdered sugar, or dipped in chocolate, whole wheat vanilla wafers are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give these whole wheat vanilla wafers a try.

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