Sugar Free Grain Free Vanilla Wafers made keto, nut free, low carb, grain free and gluten free! These are the perfect make ahead cookie that can be rolled into a cylinder form, wrapped and stored in the fridge or frozen for easy slice and bake cookies whenever you like. Just 1 total carb per cookie and 0 net carbs!
Sugar Free Vanilla Wafer Cookies
Vanilla wafers were and will always be a classic, comforting cookie from my childhood.
Crumbles all over my pajamas and a glass a milk on a little folding table by the couch, sitting with my grandmother watching TV; a fond memory I will always cherish.
While my copycat recipe for those classic cookies my grandmother and I used to enjoy may be quite different, the distinct taste in my homemade vanilla wafers is still prevalent and comforting all the same. The smell alone while baking will remind you of home, wherever that may be.
The best part about these vanilla cookies is how easy they are to prepare. Basically like a slice and bake cookie that makes life so easy when you want a sweet treat on your keto diet or low carb diet. You can even freeze after you roll it and thaw for whenever you feel like baking some cookies.
That's the best way to keep your portions under control in my opinion.
Low-Carb Vanilla Wafers
My favorite cookie recipes from my childhood and baking with my grandmother are these Vanilla Wafers, Peanut Butter Blossoms and Butter Balls!
Sometimes basic and plain is a good thing. Why mess with perfection? No need to add anything to these cookies really, they are perfect as is.
Maybe they don't look exactly like a thin vanilla wafer cookie recipe and may not be exactly as crisp as the ones you can buy, but for a grain free, gluten free, low carb, sugar free cookie, oh my these are spectacular!
How to Make Sugar Free Vanilla Wafers
To view the nutritional information, print this recipe and see exact measurements please scroll to the bottom of this blog post to view the recipe card.
Ingredients
Swerve sweetener or other granulated sugar free sub
unsalted butter, room temperature
egg yolks
real vanilla extract
Directions
Add the first 4 dry ingredients to your stand mixer and blend on low to combine.
Place the remaining wet ingredients into the mixer and blend on medium speed until thoroughly incorporated.
Place a large piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap on the counter and form the dough into a cylinder shape.
Wrap tightly and place into the fridge for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Unwrap the dough and slice into 18 cookies.
Place them onto a silpat lined or parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake for 10-14 minutes until golden brown around edges.
Allow to cool slightly before removing, about 10 minutes.
Storage: Place leftover cookies in an airtight container on the counter for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
FAQs for Keto Gluten Free Vanilla Wafers
Can I make these vegan vanilla wafers?
Yes, a great alternative to butter is using coconut oil and replace eggs with a flax or chia seed egg replacement.
Can I swap coconut flour for blanched almond flour?
Coconut flour is quite dense and requires more liquids and eggs than almond flour. ¼ cup coconut flour is equal to about 1 cup almond flour. I would not recommend swapping them in this recipe.
Can I change the low carb sugar alternatives?
You can use any low carb sweetener you prefer. I use two different sweeteners to help cancel out any aftertaste that one might have. Use my Sweetener Guide & Conversion Chart to help you determine how much to use.
Keto Sugar Free Nilla Wafers
With a slight bit of crumbly.......that's how I like them.
Also perfect for banana cream pie parfaits, or my sugar free keto banana pudding, but that's for another time.
Right now you can serve these up with any dip you like.
I've got a Peanut Butter Cheesecake Dip you might enjoy or my newest creation below!
These pair perfectly with my Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip!
Other Sugar Free Dips you might like:
This recipe was first published in October of 2015 and I decided a great video was in order for this fabulous cookie to come out of the archives! Hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
These pair perfectly with my Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip!
Other Sugar Free Dips you might like:
Sugar Free Grain Free Keto Vanilla Wafers
Sugar Free Grain Free Vanilla Wafers
Ingredients
- ½ cup coconut flour or 58g
- ½ cup Swerve sweetener or other granulated sugar free sub or 64g
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla liquid stevia
Instructions
- Add the first 4 ingredients to your stand mixer and blend on low to combine.
- Place the remaining ingredients into the mixer and blend on medium speed until thoroughly incorporated.
- Place a large piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap on the counter and form the dough into a cylinder shape.
- Wrap tightly and place into the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Unwrap the dough and slice into 18 cookies.
- Place them onto a silpat lined or parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-14 minutes until golden brown around edges.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing, about 10 minutes.
- Enjoy or store in an airtight container.
Michelle Petersen
Try using MONK FRUIT as your sweetener. I hate Stevia, I think it is bitter & leaves a "diet soda" flavor in my mouth.