Golden Wafer Cookies
These elegant vanilla-honey butter cookies are inspired by the symbolic colors traditionally associated with celebrations honoring Saint Clare of Assisi. Decorated in white icing with subtle gold accents, they are intended as a festive dessert.
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 125kcal
Ingredients
- Cookies
- 2½ cups 300 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ½ cup 113 g unsalted butter, softened
- ⅓ cup 110 g honey
- ¼ cup 50 g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract optional
- 2 tbsp whole milk
- White Vanilla Icing
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 2 –3 tbsp warm water
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp guar gum optional, for smoother consistency
- Decoration
- Gold luster dust food grade
- Small soft decorating brush
- White sanding sugar optional
Instructions
Prepare
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- Whisk together:
- flour
- baking powder
- salt
Cream Butter
- Beat together:
- butter
- honey
- sugar
- until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Mix in:
- egg
- vanilla
- almond extract
- Finish Dough
- Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk.
- Mix only until combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Portion
- Using a #30 scoop, portion the dough.
- Roll into smooth balls.
- Flatten gently into circles about ¼-inch thick.
Bake
- Bake 10–12 minutes until the edges are just beginning to turn light golden.
- The centers should remain pale.
- Cool completely.
- Prepare Icing
- Whisk together:
- powdered sugar
- melted butter
- vanilla
- guar gum
- warm water
- until smooth and spreadable.
- Decorate
- Spread a thin layer of white icing over each cooled cookie.
- Allow to set for 20–30 minutes.
- Lightly dust portions of each cookie with edible gold luster dust using a soft food-safe brush.
Notes
Estimated Nutrition Facts (Traditional Recipe)
Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 32 g)Servings Per Container: 24
Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 125
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 5 g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 18 mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 45 mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19 g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber | <1 g | 2% |
| Total Sugars | 11 g | |
| Includes Added Sugars | 8 g | 16% |
| Protein | 2 g |
Key Vitamins & Minerals (Approximate)
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg (0%)
- Calcium: 20 mg (2%)
- Iron: 0.6 mg (4%)
- Potassium: 35 mg (0%)
Ingredient Functionality
- Butter: Creates a tender, rich cookie with a delicate crumb.
- Honey: Adds moisture, subtle floral sweetness, and promotes gentle browning.
- Vanilla: Provides the classic flavor profile.
- Almond Extract: Offers a light bakery-style aroma that complements the vanilla.
- Guar Gum (Icing): Helps produce a smooth, stable icing with improved spreadability.
- Gold Luster Dust: Provides an elegant decorative finish suitable for festive celebrations.
Storage
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Refrigerator: Up to 2 weeks.
- Freezer: Up to 3 months (freeze undecorated for best results; decorate after thawing).
