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The Ultimate Wafer Cookie

Creamy, sweet, buttery frosting sandwiched between crispy sugar encrusted wafer cookies create the ultimate wafer cookie. These delicious little cookies are perfect for any holiday, special occasion or as a companion to tea! Delicate and elegant, these cookies are sure to delight!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time9 minutes
Chilling Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 34 minutes
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 Dozen
Calories: 60kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 Cup Sugar

Creamy Filling

  • ½ Cup Butter Room Temperature
  • Cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 TSP Vanilla Extract
  • Food Coloring

Instructions

  • Make dough by combining flour, butter, and heavy cream.
  • Cover dough and refrigerate for one hour or longer.
  • Preheat oven to 375°
  • On a floured surface, roll out dough to ⅛ inch thick. Cut 1 ½ inch round cookies (Use a shot glass if you do not have a round cookie cutter).
  • Transfer cookies to a plate with granulated sugar, ensure both sides of the cookie are coated with sugar.
  • Transfer coated cookies to an ungreased cookie sheet. Prick cookies with a fork about 4 times.
  • Bake cookies from 7 to 9 minutes, until just set. Be cautious not to allow the cookies to brown.
  • Allow to cool completely.

Creamy Filling

  • Beat powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
  • Tint with food coloring to desired color.
  • Make cookie sandwiches by filling with about 1 tsp of creamy filling.