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Homemade Gluten Free Vanilla Wafers

It's so easy to make your own homemade gluten free vanilla wafers. They're full of real vanilla bean flavor and are crisp and delightful.

Ingredients

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1½ cups (210 g) Kim's gluten free flour blend ((a store bought blend may be substituted, but hasn't been tested))
¾ tsp baking powder
½ tsp kosher salt
½ cup (63 g) powdered sugar
¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
½ cup (1 stick or 113 g) butter, softened
1 large egg, at room temperature
2 tbsp whole milk, at room temperature
1 vanilla bean, or 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
2
In a large bowl, beat the sugars with the vanilla bean seeds until well combined. If not using vanilla bean seeds, skip to the next step.
3
Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the egg and milk and, if using, vanilla extract. Beat until well incorporated, 30 seconds to one minute.
4
Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until combined.
5
Fill a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip with the cookie batter/dough. Pipe small (1 inch) disks/kisses onto the parchment, spaced 2 inches apart. Don't worry about the point when you pipe them. They will spread slightly and the point will disappear.
6
Bake for approximately 13-16 minutes, or until golden brown, especially around the edges and the bottom.
7
Allow to cool before serving. Store in a glass container or jar to keep them from losing their crispness.