Vanilla Wafers with Chocolate (Printable Version)

Light, crisp vanilla wafers paired with rich chocolate for a delightful, easy-to-make treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vanilla Wafers

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 tablespoon milk
08 - 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

→ Dipping Chocolate

09 - 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
10 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
04 - Beat in egg, milk, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
06 - Drop teaspoon-sized mounds of dough onto prepared sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake 12–15 minutes or until edges turn light golden.
07 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
08 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chopped chocolate and coconut oil if using. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
09 - Dip half of each cooled cookie into melted chocolate. Let excess drip off, place on parchment paper, and refrigerate for 10 minutes to set.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to make
  • Perfect for any occasion
02 -
  • Substitute dark or white chocolate for variety
  • Add sprinkles or chopped nuts to the chocolate-dipped section before it sets for added texture
03 -
  • Use coconut oil for a smoother chocolate coating
  • Refrigerate the dipped cookies to harden the chocolate quickly
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