This is how to make Sugar Free Vanilla Wafers.
I am glad that I finally figured this one out as well!
Sugar Free Vanilla Wafers
This is a great alternative to that famous vanilla wafer cookie that we all know about.
However, this cookie does not include all of the added sugar that the other one has in it.
By the way, there are so many ways that you can eat a vanilla wafer.
Certainly, eating them as is will always be a good choice. But, you could make a vanilla wafer sandwich with some homemade sugar free peanut butter in the middle or enjoy them with a dip such as this popular one (copycat Nutella) or my favorite Sugar Free Keto S'Mores Dip.
This recipe calls for all purpose flour.
However, like most of my recipes, there are alternatives to all purpose flour.
Make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free flour instead of regular flour. Or, you can make this recipe low carb by using low carb Carbalose flour.
Here are some similar recipes that you may also like.
- Sugar Free Sugar Cookies.
- Soft and Chewy! Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies.
- Sugar Free Shortbread Cookies.
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The recipe for Sugar Free Vanilla Wafers
As mentioned, make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free flour instead of regular flour. Or, you can make this recipe low carb by using low carb Carbalose flour.
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What you will need to make this
- Flour (AP)- 1 ½ cups.
As mentioned, make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free flour instead of regular flour. Or, you can make this recipe low carb by using low carb Carbalose flour. - Baking Powder- 1 teaspoon.
- Butter- 1 stick (½ cup) + 1 tablespoon. Softened to room temperature.
- Sugar Alternative-1 cup. 1:1 equivalent in volume to sugar. I use granular for best results.
- Egg- 1.
- Vanilla Extract- 1 tablespoon.
How to make Sugar Free Vanilla Wafers
- Preheat your oven to 325 and prep a cookie pan for nonstick. I use parchment paper.
- Sift or mix together the flour and the baking powder in a mixing bowl. Set this bowl aside.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and he sugar alternative.
- Next, add the dry ingredients from the first bowl to the mixing bowl. I add a half at a time, gently stirring between additions.
- Stir in the egg and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl.
- Use a teaspoon or tablespoon to drop the cookies on to your prepped pan. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until the edges begin to brown.
Here are some ideas that you may like.
I am always looking for ideas that are helpful in the kitchen.
Silicone Baking Mat Set
I was once a huge fan of using these. I like how baked goodies just fly off of them. Plus, they are reusable.
I would have to admit that these days I am more into parchment paper because I can cut those to size. However, baking mats really give you a good bang for the buck when you are baking. You will get a lot of use out of these.
A must have upgrade for disposable parchment paper, wax paper, or aluminum tin foil as they can be used over and over again, utilizing their far superior non sticking qualities. Additionally, they are great for placing under bubbling hot casseroles, kneading or rolling
OVEN SAFE, WITH FOOD GRADE SILICONE: oven-safe up to 500 degrees F, they can be used in all types of ovens, except direct-fire ones. They transfer the heat evenly throughout their surface, and they feature a nonstick surface that allows for effortless food removal
Non-toxic, BPA free, eco-friendly, non-staining and odor free
NO SCRUBBING, SOAKING OR ANY CLEANING HASSLE: They will be clean and ready to use again literally within seconds. Just wash with warm, soapy water and allow them to air dry
Cookie Baking Sheets Parchment Paper
This is for the..lazier.. person (raises hand). What could be easier than parchment paper that is precut??
Perfectly sized, pre-cut for standard cookie sheets
Folded sheets lay flat out of the box, so it won’t curl or roll
1” and 2” gridmarks make spacing dough easy
Cookies slide right off making clean up a breeze. Oven safe up to 425° F
12” x 16” non-stick pre-cut natural parchment paper sheet
Stainless Steel Cookie Scoop
Make perfectly similar sized cookies when you use a scoop. This works ever so wonderfully with chocolate chip cookies, as I would know.
I also use this for more than cookie baking!
The diameter of this scoop is 1.7 inch which can holds 1.5 tablespoons of dough perfect for all recipes, yields 2-¾" diameter cookies
It's made from 18/8 stainless steel, mirror polished, heavy duty and durable
Heavy-duty spring action releases food easily
Great for scoop and drop cookie dough, use to make meatballs, to make fruit/melon balls
Dishwasher safe
3-Tier Cooling Rack for Cookies
A space saver for sure! This three tier cooling rack makes a lot of sense to me!
Stacked cooling racks let you cool dozens of cookies or 3 cakes all at once without taking up a lot of space
Reinforced non-stick coating for easy release and quick cleanup
Each rack measures 15.9 x 9.9 in. (40.4 x 25.1 cm)
The recipe card for Sugar Free Vanilla Wafers
I get a lot of visitors who ask me about baking without sugar.
Baking cakes, cupcakes, and cookies has gotten a lot easier over the years. This is mostly thanks to the many new products and options that are now on the market.
For me, the alternative that I choose to use in a recipe has a lot to do with what that recipe actually is.
Every alternative behaves differently when added to a recipe. This has a lot to do with how we use that alternative in our recipe.
There is a misconception that sugar alternatives can be used in a recipe just as you you use sugar.
Everyone knows that a sugar alternative can make something taste sweet to us without have the many effects that sugar does on the body. However, there is more to sugar alternatives then just taste.
Sugar alternatives are not chemically the same as sugar.
That chemical difference can be a big deal when it comes to recipes. There is a lot to learn if you are serious in baking with sugar alternatives. I have more in depth explanations about sugar alternatives in my book, The Sugar Free Baking Guide.
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Sugar Free Vanilla Wafers
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 9 tbsp Butter
- 1 cup Splenda
- 1 Egg
- 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 and prep a cookie pan for nonstick. I use parchment paper.
- Sift or mix together the flour and the baking powder in a mixing bowl. Set this bowl aside.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and he sugar alternative. Next, add the dry ingredients from the first bowl to the mixing bowl. I add a half at a time, gently stirring between additions.
- Stir in the egg and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl..
- Use a teaspoon or tablespoon to drop the cookies on to your prepped pan. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until the edges begin to brown.
Recipe Notes
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January 7, 2019*About Sugar Alternatives
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Nutrition
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