Crispy, light, and filled with creamy goodness, these homemade wafer cookies are a nostalgic treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you love vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, or lemon, this recipe creates delicate wafer layers with a smooth, flavorful filling that melts in your mouth.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 24 wafer cookies
Ingredients
For the Wafer Cookies
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla Cream Filling
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2½ cups (300 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Optional Flavor Variations
- Chocolate: Add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder to the filling.
- Strawberry: Add 2 tablespoons strawberry powder or freeze-dried strawberry powder.
- Lemon: Add 1 teaspoon lemon zest and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
- Hazelnut: Mix in 2 tablespoons chocolate-hazelnut spread.
