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Patriotic Sugar Wafers

Celebrate your holiday gatherings with these colorful Patriotic Sugar Wafers, a lighter and visually appealing sweet treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 wafers
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Adjust quantity for dietary needs
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Butter Use a low-calorie butter substitute for a healthier option
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Enhances flavor
  • red, white, blue Food coloring Use to color the dough

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and sugar. Whisk them together until well blended.
  3. In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and beat until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until fully combined.
  6. Divide the dough into three parts and color with red, blue, and leave one part white.
  7. Drop teaspoon-sized amounts of each colored dough onto lined baking sheets and flatten with a cookie cutter.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden.
  2. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  3. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend. Consider using a sugar substitute for lighter options. These wafers store well in an airtight container for up to a week.