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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter
In another bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter until smooth and fluffy.
- 4
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed butter, mixing until just combined. Add water and vanilla extract, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
Shaping and Baking
- 5
Roll Out Dough
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness.
- 6
Cut Out Wafers
Using a cookie cutter or knife, cut the dough into desired shapes, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
- 8
Cool
Remove from the oven and let the wafers cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.