How To Make Vanilla Wafers With Fresh Milled Flour

So, you want to make some Vanilla Wafers using Fresh milled flour, right? I got you! So, after numerous batches and rigorous testing, I have created the ultimate recipe for crispy, irresistible vanilla wafer cookies that will have you leaving those boxed alternatives behind for good. These delectable treats have a pure, unadulterated vanilla flavor without any interfering preservatives. And better yet, these are made with Fresh milled flour, meaning that they retain all the vital nutrients your body needs. Say goodbye to the processed, nutrient-stripped white flour found in stores and say hello to a healthier, more satisfying indulgence!

Vanilla Wafers

Vanilla Wafers have such a nostalgic flavor for me, but for some reason sometimes I forget about them. But, even after just one bite, I remember how deliciously simple they are! So, naturally, I had to master a recipe for them.

Ingredients To Make Vanilla Wafers with Fresh Milled Flour

• 1/2 cup softened butter 113g
• 2/3 cup sugar 130g
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 TBSP Vanilla Extract (Learn how to make your own vanilla extract HERE)
• 2 cups Fresh milled flour 240g (I milled 1&1/3 cup soft white wheat berries)
• 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 TBSP whole milk

Instructions For Making Fresh Milled Flour Vanilla Wafers

1. Firstly, Mill the Flour
2. Add baking powder and salt to the flour, and mix.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, add softened butter & sugar, then beat with a mixer until creamy and light in color. Scrape down sides of bowl as needed.
4. Then, add one egg and the vanilla extract, beat to combine.
5. After incorporated, add the flour mixture into the butter mixture.
6. Stir on low speed to combine, and then add the milk. Stir to combine again.
7. Cover, and refrigerate dough for 10-20 minutes.
8. While dough is resting, Prepare cookie sheet with parchment paper.
9. Preheat oven to 375*F
10. Then, after the dough has rested, wet your hands with a little water, and scoop out about 2 tsp of dough. Roll the dough in your wet hands to form a small ball, then flatten the ball slightly.
11. Place dough disks on lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart from each other.
12. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cookies are a light golden brown around the edges.
13. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes on a baking sheet, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
14. Enjoy just like that, or use to make some banana pudding! *Recipe HERE

What Can I Make With Fresh Milled Flour Vanilla Wafer Cookies?

I love to use these Vanilla Wafer Cookies in all sorts of recipes. Let me share some of those ideas:

• Cheesecake: These Fresh Milled Flour Cookies make a wonderful cheesecake crust, find my recipe HERE for a super quick, and delicious Instant Pot Cheesecake Recipe.
• Strawberry Refrigerator Cake: These are the very base of my grandmother’s Strawberry Refrigerator Cake, you can find that recipe HERE.
• Banana Pudding: Of course who could think of Vanilla Wafer recipes, and not consider banana pudding, HERE is a quick hack to make homemade banana pudding in the microwave! You can serve it warm or cold with some fresh sliced bananas.

These homemade Vanilla Wafers made with Freshly Milled Flour are the epitome of indulgence and quality. Also, the use of Freshly Milled Flour ensures that these delightful treats retain their vital nutrients, making them a healthier alternative to processed options. So, treat yourself to these crispy, flavorful cookies, and let them surpass the boxed alternatives. With each bite, you’ll appreciate the unparalleled satisfaction and the nostalgia they provide. Enjoy the goodness of homemade Vanilla Wafers like never before!

How To Store Fresh Milled Flour Vanilla Wafers

To store these fresh milled flour vanilla wafers, put them in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For longer storage, place in a freezer safe bag or container, and freeze for up to 4 months. The cookie dough balls also freezes well (make sure to freeze them as disks, not cookie dough balls.) Just bake for a few minutes longer than directed if baking from frozen.

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Vanilla Wafers made with Fresh Milled Flour

So, you want to make some Vanilla Wafers using Fresh milled flour, right? I got you! After numerous batches and rigorous testing, I have created the ultimate recipe for crispy, irresistible vanilla wafer cookies that will have you leaving those boxed alternatives behind for good. These delectable treats have a pure, unadulterated vanilla flavor without any interfering preservatives. And better yet, these are made with Fresh milled flour, meaning that they retain all the vital nutrients your body needs. Say goodbye to the processed, nutrient-stripped white flour found in stores and say hello to a healthier, more satisfying indulgence!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 14 minutes mins

resting time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 39 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 40 cookies

Ingredients

  

• 1/2 cup softened butter 113g
• 2/3 cup sugar 130g
• 1 large egg room temperature
• 1 TBSP Vanilla Extract
• 2 cups Fresh milled flour 240g I milled 1&1/3 cup soft white wheat berries
• 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 TBSP whole milk

Instructions

 

• Mill the Flour
• Add baking powder and salt to the flour, and mix.
• In a separate mixing bowl, add softened butter & sugar, then beat with a mixer until creamy and light in color. Scrape down sides of bowl as needed.
• Then, add one egg and the vanilla extract, beat to combine.
• After incorporated, add the flour mixture into the butter mixture.
• Stir on low speed to combine, and add the milk. Stir to combine again.
• Cover, and refrigerate dough for 10-20 minutes.
• While dough is resting, Prepare cookie sheet with parchment paper.
• Preheat oven to 375*F
• Then, after the dough has rested, wet your hands with a little water, and scoop out about 2 tsp of dough. Roll the dough in your wet hands to form a small ball, then flatten the ball slightly.
• Place dough disks on lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart from each other.
• Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cookies are a light golden brown around the edges.
• Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes on a baking sheet, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
• Enjoy just like that, or use to make some banana pudding! *Recipe coming soon!

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Notes

If you want to make these with all purpose flour, you would need about 1&1/2 cup flour (190g)

To store these fresh milled flour vanilla wafers, put them in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For longer storage, place in a freezer safe bag or container, and freeze for up to 4 months. The cookie dough balls also freezes well (make sure to freeze them as disks, not cookie dough balls.) Just bake for a few minutes longer than directed if baking from frozen.

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