Nabisco Nilla Wafers Copycat Recipe

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup powdered sugar
• 0.333 cup granulated sugar
• 0.333 cup shortening
• 1 egg (large)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.125 tsp salt
• 1.5 cup cake flour
• 1.5 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp water

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream together the powdered sugar, granulated sugar, and shortening until smooth.

3. 3

   Add the egg, vanilla extract, and salt to the sugar mixture and beat well.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, sift together the cake flour and baking powder.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, along with 1 tablespoon of water, and mix until a dough forms.

6. 6

   Roll the dough into small balls (about 1/2 to 3/4 inch in diameter) and place them on a parchment-lined or lightly greased baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.

7. 7

   Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.

8. 8

   Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet to ensure they become crisp.

Notes

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Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• snack
• cookie
• copycat
• baked
• vanilla
• vegetarian