Cream Wafers: A Vintage Cookie Classic with Buttery Layers and Sweet Filling

Step into the charm of old-fashioned baking with these Cream Wafers, a beloved vintage cookie recipe that’s as elegant as it is delicious. Perfect for tea parties, holiday trays, or a sweet afternoon indulgence, these bite-sized sandwich cookies feature a buttery, flaky wafer rolled in sugar and filled with a creamy vanilla frosting.

This recipe comes straight from a vintage recipe card, making it a true treasure for collectors and bakers alike. Whether you're curating your own retro recipe collection or just love baking from scratch, these homemade cream wafers are a must-try.

🧈 Ingredients for Cream Wafers

For the Dough:

• 1 cup soft butter
• 1/3 cup whipping cream
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• Granulated sugar (for coating)

For the Creamy Filling:

• 1/4 cup soft butter or margarine
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Optional: Food coloring and a few drops of water if needed

🍪 Step-by-Step Instructions

Make the Dough:

1. Combine soft butter, whipping cream, and Gold Medal flour in a mixing bowl.
2. Mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Cover and chill the dough for at least 1 hour to firm it up.

Shape and Bake the Wafers:

4. Preheat oven to 375°F.
5. Roll out the chilled dough to 1/8 inch thickness.
6. Cut into 1½ inch rounds using a cookie cutter.
7. Coat both sides of each round with granulated sugar.
8. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and prick each round with a fork to prevent puffing.
9. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, just until set but not browned.
10. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Prepare the Filling:

11. Cream together soft butter or margarine, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
12. Optional: Add food coloring and a few drops of water for desired consistency and color.

Assemble the Cookies:

13. Spread a small amount of filling on the bottom of one cookie.
14. Top with another cookie to form a sandwich.
15. Repeat until all cookies are assembled.

🎀 Why We Love Cream Wafers

• Vintage charm: Straight from a classic recipe card, these cookies evoke the warmth of generations past.
• Elegant presentation: Perfect for bridal showers, tea parties, or holiday cookie platters.
• Customizable filling: Tint the creamy center with pastel colors for seasonal flair.