If I’m going to be making banana pudding with them, sometimes I’ll leave them out uncovered overnight, just to make them a bit stale before I use them in the pudding. My teens are hardest to please when I try to make healthier versions of junk food and since both of them liked these, these are a big success in my house. Either scoop dough by the level tablespoonful, or pipe an equivalent amount through a pastry bag fitted with a plain piping tip (for more consistent cookie sizing) about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Somehow I think the diet/low fat properties of any type of cookie kind of go down if you eat almost the whole three dozen in one day. Should you not find what you're looking for, please do not hesitate to reach out as we have new products launching every month. You can use regular vanilla extract for this or use vanilla bean extract for a stronger vanilla flavor. These gluten free “Nilla wafers” are the ultimate crispy vanilla wafer cookie, made with plenty of butter and brown sugar. To see the Virtual Gluten Free Cookie Exchange where this recipe was first published, hop to my post for links to all 18 GF cookies shared, and don’t forget to check the Gluten Free Cookie Swap on Facebook.Gradually you'll add the sugar, vanilla and vegetable oil to the mix, which will change the texture slightly, but don't worry! Such a simple little cookie, perfect for snacking on its own or smothered in vanilla pudding and bananas (they also make a great banana cream pie crust).

Who knows though you may find that to be too much pudding but then if that’s the case just put the excess in bowls. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. If you are making this for a cookout or having company that is social distancing, try doling this out yourself in individual dishes to make dessert quick and easy to grab rather than setting it out and having everyone help themselves.

Nilla Wafers, or Vanilla Wafers, are crispy, light, vanilla-flavored cookies that melt in your mouth. He sold his recipe to Nabisco, and Nabisco began to produce the biscuits under the name Vanilla Wafers in 1898. It's essentially the same method as my vegan sponge fingers, by the way, which is why this recipe may seem familiar! They look the same as the ones you would get from the box, but are made with fresh ingredients and a better taste if you ask me!

Whether enjoyed as a snack with a cup of tea or used as a base for banana pudding or ice cream sandwiches, Homemade Vanilla Wafers are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. And yes, I triple checked myself and I did indeed follow the recipe to a T and I have made them twice now just in case I did miss something but got the same results both times). Calories: 80 kcal Carbohydrates: 12 g Protein: 1 g Fat: 5 g Saturated Fat: 3 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0. This was on top of watching her try on a variety of outfits in an attempt to decide what she was going to wear to whatever function she would be attending. If you’d like to see what’s on sale during any particular holiday, check out my post, Win at the Grocery.Her friend has been bringing Nilla Wafers to lunch at school, and she came home and asked if I could try to make some from scratch, which I thought was a good idea! There's quite a lot of butter for just over one cup of all purpose gluten free flour, so the butter is an important ingredient.

Mix cream of tarter with the remaining sugar and gradually beat in remaining sugar until stiff peaks form. Nilla wafers are a common ingredient in banana pudding and are consequently very popular in the American South.I would have worked all day from 8:30 am and then I would be up all night until 6 or 6:30 the next morning, so very close to 24 hours.