Vanilla Wafers

Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe

• 1 in a stand mixer, combine the butter, sugar, and salt. beat on medium speed until smooth.
• 2 add the egg yolks and vanilla and beat on low speed until blended.
• 3 add the flour and mix until incorporated and a smooth dough forms.
• 4 divide the dough into 4 equal portions. roll each portion into a log 7 inches long and about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. wrap the logs in plastic and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• 5 position a rack in the middle of the oven, and preheat to 350 degrees. line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• 6 using a sharp knife, cut each unwrapped log crosswise into slices 1/4 inch thick. place the cookies 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.
• 7 bake 12-15 minutes until the edges and bottoms are golden. let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks. store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.