I recently became frustrated with locating organic/non-gmo vanilla wafers. I read the ingredients on the "organic" labeled box and it has "soy lectin" in it and other non-organic ingredients. Another box I read had "palm oil" (not an organic, non-gmo ingredient) in it. What is labeled "organic" or just "non-gmo" may not be all what it's supposed to be. Be sure to read your labels. In frustration with locating these wafers, I finally decided to mix up a cookie batter that suited us. Here is the recipe. Use an electric beater to blend butter, shortening (or lard) with sugar. Blend in the egg and vanilla. Add dry ingredients to wet and blend well, then cut dough in half. Roll out two long logs about 1 inch in diameter (in parchment paper). Place in refrigerator for 1-2 hours. Slice and bake 10-12 minutes. Time depends on how thick you cut the dough. Remove from oven when edges start browning. Cool ...
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