Vanilla Wafers

Vanilla Wafers 

One of my mom's most favorite desserts calls for Vanilla Wafers....however, those are not available in the jungles of Papua New Guinea. One of my favorite chefs is Alton Brown and this is his recipe. I've tried making these with margarine, and they weren't sturdy, they flattened out, and they were more like a sugar cookie than a vanilla wafer. 

Cream the sugar and butter together, then add egg, vanilla, and milk. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add flour mixture to the butter. Once completely combined, chill dough for 15-20 minutes. Scoop batter by the teaspoon full onto a cookie sheet. Roll the dough into an even ball, and then gently squash the ball against the cookie sheet with the palm of your hand. Bake in a 350° oven until the edges of the cookies start to brown. 

Amber Wells 

Papua New Guinea