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Ingredients
| unsalted butter: 16 Tbl (at room temperature) |
| granulated sugar: 1/2 cup |
| salt: 1/4 tsp |
| eggs: 2 (yolks) |
| vanilla extract: 1 Tbl |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 cups |
Homemade Nilla Wafers
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Prep Time
15 min -
Cook Time
15 min -
Servings
65 serving(s)
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- In the mixer bowl, combine the butter, sugar and salt.
- Beat on medium speed until smooth.
- Reduce the speed to low, add the egg yolks and vanilla and beat until blended.
- Add the flour and beat until incorporated and a smooth dough forms.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
- Roll out each portion into a log 7 inches long and about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
- Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
- Preheat an oven to 350°F
- Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Using a sharp knife, cut each unwrapped log crosswise into slices 1/4 inch thick.
- Place the cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies, 1 sheet at a time, until the edges and bottoms are golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks and let cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Makes about 65 cookies.