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Gluten Free Vanilla Wafers

Crispy Gluten Free Vanilla Wafers That Melt in Your Mouth

Delight in these gluten free vanilla wafers that are light, crispy, and perfect for a sweet treat or dessert base.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1.5 cups Gluten Free Flour Blend Use King Arthur Flour Measure for Measure for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps the cookies rise.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda Aids in browning.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavors.
  • 1 cup Sugar Granulated sugar preferred.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Use at room temperature.
  • 2 Egg Whites Essential for texture.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract For classic flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Milk Add if dough is thick.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat together unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add egg whites and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Drop tablespoon-sized rounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until light golden brown around the edges.
  8. Remove from the oven, let cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter and avoid overmixing the dough.

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