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 vanilla wafers? ›

Ingredients. Sugar, vegetable oil (canola, soybean, palm, palm kernel), enriched flour (wheat, malted barley, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cornstarch, natural flavor, salt, soy lecithin, baking soda, vanilla extract, nonfat dry milk, egg.

What happens if you don't add vanilla extract to cookies? ›

If you don't have any on hand, you can almost always omit the vanilla without impacting the final texture of your baked goods; although the rich flavor extract—or any form of vanilla—brings will certainly be altered. Just remember one thing: flavor comes first.

Are vanilla wafers being discontinued? ›

December 23, 2022 at 6:45 a.m. Jackson's Old Fashioned Vanilla Wafers, crispy vanilla-flavored round cookies first produced at a North Little Rock baking facility in 1933, are leaving the store shelves.

What is a substitute for vanilla wafer crumbs? ›

Graham crackers should work well for you. I have used graham crackers and vanilla wafers interchangeably for several recipes.

Who makes the best vanilla wafers? ›

Great Value (Walmart): The clear favorite among tasters, these wafers have the best vanilla flavor overall and a delicate crunch. Bud's Best (Edwards): Made in Alabama, these crunchy wafers border on toasty (they hold up great in pudding), with present vanilla flavor that ranked them second overall among tasters.

Who makes real vanilla wafers? ›

Nilla is a brand name owned by Nabisco, a subsidiary of Illinois-based Mondelēz International, widely associated with its line of vanilla-flavored, wafer-style cookies.

What's a substitute for vanilla extract? ›

7 substitutes for vanilla extract
  • Vanilla beans. Vanilla extract is made by soaking vanilla beans in alcohol and water. ...
  • Flavored extracts. As is the case with vanilla, a myriad of flavored extracts is made from other natural and artificial flavors. ...
  • Herbs and spices. ...
  • Fruit zest. ...
  • Maple syrup. ...
  • Honey. ...
  • Liquor.
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Can I use honey instead of vanilla extract in cookies? ›

Maple Syrup or Honey

Its rich and sweet flavor makes a decent vanilla bean substitute and a great vanilla extract substitute. Honey's floral and bright sweetness is delightful in recipes like blondies, muffins, quick breads, cakes, and cookies.

Can I use cinnamon instead of vanilla extract? ›

Cinnamon, Cardamom, or Nutmeg. If you use the vanilla extract in the recipe for reasons other than the flavor, you can easily replace it with different spices and powders such as cinnamon, cardamom, or nutmeg. Since the essence of these spices can be pretty intense, just a pinch is usually sufficient!

Are vanilla wafers and Nilla wafers the same? ›

When first marketed, Nillas were known as "Nabisco Vanilla Wafers." It wasn't until 1967 that they were rebranded by Nabisco (which is now owned by Mondelez, via the Mondelez company history) as "Nilla" wafers.

Has Nabisco discontinued Nilla Wafers? ›

Nilla wafers are no longer available.

What are the black spots on vanilla wafers? ›

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.

Can you use graham crackers instead of vanilla wafers? ›

I haven't had banana pudding in years, and as I recall, it was always with vanilla wafers. The graham crackers worked equally well as a replacement. I'd never used Dream Whip before, but it certainly thickened the pudding nicely.

Can I use vanilla paste instead of vanilla extract in cookies? ›

If your recipe calls for paste but you only have extract on hand (or vice versa), you can substitute an equal amount of extract for the paste. For example, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract can be substituted for 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste.

What is the difference between graham crackers and vanilla wafers? ›

Vanilla wafers are considered a cookie, so they are a sweet snack. However, graham crackers and animal crackers are considered crackers and are not counted as sweet items.

Do vanilla wafers have dairy? ›

Are vanilla wafers vegan? Unfortunately no, most conventional brands of vanilla wafers contain ingredients like eggs, whey, and other dairy-based additives.

Are there any vanilla wafers that are gluten free? ›

Our best-selling cookie, these crispy & light gluten-free Vanilla Wafers are simply delightful. Perfect alone or as an ingredient in trifles, Tiramisu & ever-popular banana pudding recipes.. Qty/Pkg: By Wt.

What ingredients are in sugar wafers? ›

SUGAR, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B1 [THIAMIN MONONITRATE], VITAMIN B2 [RIBOFLAVIN], FOLIC ACID), PALM OIL. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SOY LECITHIN, SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BAKING SODA, RED 40 LAKE, RED 3.

Can dogs eat vanilla wafers? ›

Vanilla wafers aren't particularly suitable for dogs. While they aren't blatantly toxic (unless they contain xylitol), they don't contain many nutrients and are high in sugar. Therefore, we recommend avoiding them. They don't make healthy snacks.

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