Vanilla Waffle Cookies recipe (2024)

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One of my favorite Christmas Cookies. The kids love to help make this simple Waffle Cookies Recipe! They are perfect for cookie exchanges and for gifts!

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One of my favorite cookie recipes of all time. These Vanilla Waffle Cookies signify the beginning of the holiday season for me. I “bake” enough for an army every year, and they are made right on a waffle iron.They are so delicious by themselves, with a cup of coffee, or dipping in some chocolate.

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Ingredients

Everything to make these cookies is usually on hand.

  • eggs
  • butteror margarine
  • Brown Sugar
  • sugar
  • Vanilla
  • salt
  • Baking Soda
  • all purpose flour

Instructions

  • Plug in Waffle Iron to preheat.
  • Melt Butter. Mix with the sugars until well blended.
  • Add eggs and vanilla, mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Add salt, baking soda, and enough flour to make dough stiff (about 9 cups give or take.)
  • Roll into walnut size balls and place in waffle iron about 2 minutes or until done. I used my handy cookie scoop! Much faster. Remove and repeat with all of the cookie dough.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container.
  • Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Notes

This recipe makes a gazillion cookies! Seriously! That is a number…a gazillion. It is huge! You can cut it in half! They also freeze really well! Great for putting in a gallon Ziploc in the back of the Freezer and finding them in February! That is a pleasant surprise!

Shhh…..don’t tell anybody, but you can also dip them in melted chocolate….dark or white! So good! These are great with a cup of coffee or cocoa, or just by themselves.

Oh, and you need a waffle iron to make them. You guys will have to tell me what you think of these Vanilla Waffle Cookies!

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Grandma’s Waffle Cookies

One of my favorite Christmas Cookies. The kids love to help make this simple Waffle Cookies Recipe! They are perfect for cookie exchanges and for gifts!

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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 eggs
  • 2 cups butter or margarine
  • 1 Cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 2 Cups sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 9 cups all purpose flour +/-

Instructions

  • Plug in Waffle Iron to preheat.

  • Melt Butter. Mix with the sugars until well blended.

  • Add eggs and vanilla, mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.

  • Add salt, baking soda, and enough flour to make dough stiff (about 9 cups give or take.)

  • Roll into walnut size balls and place in waffle iron about 2 minutes or until done. I used my handy cookie scoop! Much faster. Remove and repeat with all of the cookie dough.

  • Store cookies in an airtight container.

  • Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Dairy Free

  • Use a dairy free margarine

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

Servings: 72 cookies

Calories: 142kcal

Author: Amanda@AFewShortCuts.com

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  1. How cute! If I had a waffle iron, I’d make em. They also look like snowflakes…well the edges do anyways 🙂

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  2. We add cocoa to our to make the superlicious!!

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    1. How much cocoa did you add?

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  3. I’m wondering if you could add chocolate chips??? Or would I be better off melting milk chocolate chips and dipping the cookie in it?

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  4. I made these over the weekend and they are awesome! I cut the recipe in half and it still made a ton. I drizzled milk and white chocolate on top and it adds a little extra sweetness. I am definitely going to be making these in the future.

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  5. EXCELLENT! This is what my grandmother used to make. Something was different though. I talked with my sister who said grandma used a shot of bourbon in her cookies to give them that sort of rich smokie aftertaste. Tried it and the flavor was amazing. Brought back so many memories. Oh, and don’t worry that little bit of alcohol (bourbon) in this large of a cookie batch is just for flavor. Thanks for the recipe.

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    1. This is an old Belgium recipe. There are many recipes. My family favorite is 1# butter, 2# brown sugar, cream well add 8 egg yolks and 2tsp vanilla,mix do not over beat. Then Ann 2# flour Whip egg whites to very soft peaks and fold into batter. I use my hands because it is a lot of dough. Gloved of course. My cousin skips the folding part and his cookies are good too. Folded egg whites may make them a little softer and lighter. The yield is about 8-10 dozen. You can buy a special galette iron in three thicknesses from Palmer company in Pennsylvania

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  6. Haven’t made as concerned if they stick to the waffle iron. Do you spray with cooking spray?

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    1. Typically they dont stick, but you can spray with non-stick cooking spray.

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Vanilla Waffle Cookies recipe (2024)

FAQs

What are the ingredients in Nilla Wafers? ›

INGREDIENTS: UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE {VITAMIN B1}, RIBOFLAVIN {VITAMIN B2}, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA OIL, PALM OIL, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WHEY (FROM MILK), EGGS, SALT, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE), MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, ...

Are vanilla wafers being discontinued? ›

The bags on shelves right now are the last of the vanilla wafers. I spoke with a representative for Ferrero Roche, which owns Murray Foods, on Friday and another today to confirm the discontinuation.

What is a substitute for vanilla wafer crumbs? ›

Replace the vanilla wafer crumbs (in part or altogether) with chocolate cookies, animal crackers, or shortbread cookies. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract to amp up the vanilla flavor, or use your own homemade vanilla sugar.

What is the difference between vanilla wafers and Nilla Wafers? ›

The name is a shortened version of vanilla, the flavor profile common to all Nilla-branded products. Originally marketed as Nabisco Vanilla Wafers, the product's name was changed in 1967 to the abbreviated form, Nilla Wafer.

What are vanilla wafer cookies made of? ›

Beat butter and sugar in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla extract. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and mix the dry ingredients thoroughly into butter mixture. Drop cookies about 2 inches apart, 1 teaspoon at a time, onto ungreased baking sheets.

What cookie is similar to vanilla wafers? ›

If you're using them as a cookie any small sugar or butter cookie will suffice. OR - Replace vanilla (Nilla) wafers with shortbread cookies.

Who makes the original vanilla wafers? ›

Mayer, a confectioner from New York. Mayer sold his recipe to the National Biscuit Company soon after it was formed through several mergers of smaller bakeries. The company shortened its name to Nabisco and began selling “Nabisco Vanilla Wafers” in 1898.

What are the black spots on vanilla wafers? ›

Why is there a dark spot in my wafer cookie? Sometimes during the baking process, a drop of wafer batter can drip onto the next wafer, creating a dark spot of burnt wafer. This is completely harmless to consume.

What does mashed banana replace in baking? ›

Bananas can also be a substitute for butter and oil in recipes. If using bananas for butter, replace in equal amounts. You can substitute 3/4 cup of mashed banana for 1 cup of oil in baked goods such as muffins, cakes, and bread, but you'll need to use a low-gluten flour and reduce the baking time.

What is a substitute for vanilla pudding in cookies? ›

You can replace pudding mix in baked goods with alternatives like cornstarch, arrowroot powder, or custard powder for thickening. Additionally, using Greek yogurt, sour cream, or applesauce can add moisture and a similar texture to your recipes.

Why is my homemade banana pudding runny? ›

Pudding is usually runny because it has been stored in the refrigerator for too long or in an open space. Another cause could be due to improper cooking methods.

What is the closest vanilla substitute? ›

Flavored extracts

After vanilla, one of the most common extracts people use in baking is almond extract. You can replace vanilla extract with almond extract at a 1:1 ratio. That means, replace every 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of vanilla extract in the recipe with 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of almond extract.

Can you substitute vanilla in cookies? ›

If you are preparing a recipe that requires vanilla extract and you find that you've run out of vanilla in all its forms, some bakers use an equal measure of pure maple syrup in its place. Avoid imitation maple syrup, which is mostly just corn syrup.

Can I substitute vanilla wafers for ladyfingers? ›

You can substitute vanilla wafers or sponge cake for the ladyfingers.

What are the allergens in vanilla wafers? ›

Allergens. Contains: wheat, milk, egg, soy.

What are the ingredients in great value vanilla wafers? ›

Enriched Flour (wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Vegetable Oil (palm Oil, Soybean Oil), Contains Less Than 2% Of Salt, Whey, Eggs, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Baking Soda, Soy Lecithin (emulsifier).

What are the ingredients in favorite day vanilla wafers? ›

wafers: bleached wheat flour, sugar, caramel color, dextrose, palm oil, corn flour, contains 2% or less of cocoa, high fructose corn syrup, baking soda, corn starch-modified, salt, mono and diglycerides, soy lecithin.

Are Nabisco vanilla wafers vegan? ›

A: Store-bought Nilla wafers contain eggs and dairy products so they're not vegan.

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