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Celebrate with Delightful Festive New Year's Cookies Wafers

Celebrate with Delightful Festive New Year's Cookies Wafers

Celebrate with Delightful Festive New Year's Cookies Wafers, a light and crispy treat perfect for New Year festivities.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

Wafer Base
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter (Softened)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
  • 2 large Egg Whites beaten to soft peaks
Optional Flavor Enhancers
  • 1 tablespoon Citrus Zest (Lemon/Orange)
  • 1 cup Chocolate for dipping
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar or Crushed Nuts for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Gently mix in the vanilla and almond extracts until combined.
  4. Gradually add the egg whites one at a time, beating until soft peaks form.
  5. Carefully fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
  6. Drop dollops of dough onto the lined baking sheets, leaving space between each. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
  7. Let the wafers cool completely on wire racks.
Optional Finishing
  1. Dust with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2IUIron: 1mg

Notes

Store wafers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

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