I wasn’t compensated for this post. All opinions are 100% my own. This is a variation of a family sugar cookie recipe my Grandma has made for years.

 

Homemade Nilla Wafer Cookie Recipe

 

When I go shopping I love to go early in the morning when they discount things that need to be sold quick. I am a sucker for the overripe bananas. I get a bag about once a week for banana bread or banana pudding.

 

When I went to make banana pudding I realized that I didn’t have any Nilla wafers for my pudding. I love making things from scratch if I can. I remembered that my grandma would make sugar cookies when I was young that reminded me of them so I called her to get the recipe.

I changed it up a little bit just to make sure they were as close to the right flavor as I could get and I can’t believe I got it right the first time! Here is the recipe:

 

Ingredients

• 1 stick softened butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 Tablespoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

 

This cookie recipe is really easy and basic. I mixed the butter and sugar in my stand mixer until smooth. The only thing I really changed in my grandma’s recipe is the vanilla. I know it sounds like a lot but I’m telling you it is the perfect amount to get the right flavor.

 

Add dry ingredients to the wet and blend until well mixed.  I then put the dough in the fridge overnight. You can do it for less time but you want it nice and cold.  When ready to bake preheat oven 350.  Line your cookie sheet with a silicone mat. If you don’t have one they are awesome! Roll small balls of dough and place on sheet. I like mine really small, like the mini size but you can make them closer to the original size. 

Flatten out the balls slightly before baking. Cook for 15 minutes or until golden brown.  If you want more of a sugar cookie consistency 10 minutes should be long enough. Transfer to a wire rack until cool.  

I personally waited a couple of days before I used in my banana pudding just to make sure they were hard enough.  I will never buy store bought again! They are so yummy!

 

Here We Go Again Ready wasn’t compensated for this post. All opinions are 100% my own. This recipe is based on an old family recipe handed down with a couple of variations.