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If you’re craving a nostalgic and delicious snack, you are going to love this recipe! You can whip up your own homemade vanilla wafers with fresh milled flour in less than 30 minutes with simple, wholesome ingredients.
I’m always on the hunt for snacks I can make from scratch for my kids (and for me!).
I need them to be kid-friendly, made with wholesome ingredients, and — most importantly — easy to make!
These vanilla wafers fit the bill, and I absolutely love that I was able to make another classic favorite with 100% freshly milled flour.
These simple yet delicious cookies are packed with the flavors of real vanilla extract, creamy butter, and freshly ground wheat berries. They blow the store-bought cookies out of the water, but are similar enough to satisfy a craving.
We love dipping them in milk, using them to scoop nut butter, or packing them up for an on-the-go snack. These vanilla wafers with fresh milled flour are a recipe I’ll certainly be making on the regular!
If you’re also trying to expand your homemade snack arsenal, check out my fresh milled pretzel bites, homemade granola bars, or no-bake protein balls.
But not before you try these tasty vanilla wafers!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy recipe: Like I said, you can whip up a batch of these wafers in less than 30 minutes with ingredients you already have stocked in the pantry. It’s so simple, and a great recipe to get the kids involved.
- Classic flavor: These homemade vanilla wafers taste a lot like the classic store-bought version, but naturally, they are so much better. It’s hard for a packaged snack to beat from-scratch baked goods with fresh ingredients!
- Kid-friendly: Your kids are sure to love these fresh milled vanilla wafers! They are delightfully simple and just sweet enough.
Key Ingredients
- Soft white wheat: My go-to wheat berry for non-yeasted baked goods like cookies or fresh milled brownies. You can also use hard white wheat (see the notes below).
- Vanilla: Don’t cut corners with this ingredient! Real, pure vanilla extract makes all the difference.
- Butter: This will give the cookies a rich and buttery flavor that is truly delicious. Higher quality butter is always best; I like Kerrygold whenever possible.
Get the complete list of ingredients with measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of this post!
How to Make Vanilla Wafers with Fresh Milled Flour
Step 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Step 2. In the bowl of a stand-up mixer, beat together the butter and sugar on medium-low speed until combined.
Step 3. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix again until well combined.
Step 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 5. With the mixer off, add the flour mixture and milk to the wet ingredients, then mix on medium speed until combined. Do not overmix!
Step 6. Shape the dough into small balls, lightly flatten, and space evenly on your lined baking sheet.
Step 7. Bake for approximately 12 minutes* or until they are slightly crispy around the edges. Allow them to cool slightly before handling so they firm up.
Step 8. Allow them to cool slightly before handling so they firm up. Enjoy!
Tips + Notes
- When baking with fresh milled flour, I always recommend measuring by weight instead of volume for the best accuracy. Weigh the flour after it’s been milled; don’t go by the weight of the wheat berries.
- You can make these with hard white wheat; just be sure to measure by weight, not volume. You should end up with about 1 ½ cups of hard white wheat flour.
- If you don’t have a standup mixer, you can make these just fine in a mixing bowl with a wooden spatula.
- *Every oven is different, so please adjust cooking times accordingly. I suggest checking the wafers at around 10 minutes.
- New to baking with freshly milled flour? You can learn all of the basics in my posts on how to mill your own flour and baking with whole grains before you get started!
Frequently Asked Questions
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for around 5 days! They also freeze very well for longer-term storage — just make sure they are completely cool and properly sealed in an airtight container to prevent freezer burn.
The centers should look set and cooked, and the edges should be crispy and golden. Check out the photos for visual reference!
Yes, this recipe doubles very well. Just bake them in batches as needed so each tray gets proper airflow in the oven.
Yes! If you like banana pudding with store-bought vanilla wafers, you are going to be amazed by how delicious it is with homemade cookies.
Related Recipes
- Chocolate Chip Cookies With Freshly Milled Flour
- Cinnamon Sugar Muffins With Fresh Milled Flour
- Fresh Milled Banana Bread
- Glazed Twisted Donuts with Freshly Milled Flour
- Fresh Milled Strawberry Sweet Rolls
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Vanilla Wafers with Fresh Milled Flour
Equipment
- Stand mixer a bowl and spoon will also work
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened
- ⅔ cup sugar 145g
- 1 egg
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups fresh milled soft white wheat* (190g)
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand-up mixer, beat together the butter and sugar on medium-low speed until combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix again until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- With the mixer off, add the flour mixture and milk to the wet ingredients, then mix on medium speed until combined. Do not overmix!
- Shape the dough into small balls, lightly flatten, and space evenly on your lined baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 12 minutes** or until they are slightly crispy around the edges. Allow them to cool slightly before handling so they firm up.
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Notes
- When baking with fresh milled flour, I always recommend measuring by weight instead of volume for the best accuracy. Weigh the flour after it’s been milled; don’t go by the weight of the wheat berries.
- *You can make these with hard white wheat; just be sure to measure by weight, not volume. You should end up with about 1 ½ cups of hard white wheat flour.
- If you don’t have a standup mixer, you can make these just fine in a mixing bowl with a wooden spatula.
- **Every oven is different, so please adjust cooking times accordingly. I suggest checking the wafers at around 10 minutes.
- New to baking with freshly milled flour? You can learn all of the basics in my posts on how to mill your own flour and baking with whole grains before you get started!
I cannot wait to make these for banana pudding!
Its my favorite way to eat vanilla wafers!
this is such a great idea for a recipe!