Famous Chocolate Wafer Cookies/Chocolate Snaps

This recipe has been changed since the first review. It comes from King Arthur Flour's Cookie Companion, so give it a try if you are looking for something similar to Nabisco's Famous Wafers.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 96
• Yields: 8 dozen

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups flour (6 1/4 oz)
• 3⁄4 cup  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  baking salt
• 3⁄4 cup unsalted butter, soft
• 1  cup granulated sugar
• 2  tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1  large egg
• 1  tablespoon water
• 1  teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Add the sugar, egg, water and vanilla. Beat on high speed for about 1 minute.
3. Stir in the flour mixture until just incorporated.
4. Chill dough for at least an hour.
5. Preheat oven 350 degrees F.
6. Roll 1/8 inch thcik. Use a round cutter to cut 2 1/4 inch circles. Place circles on lined baking sheets and bake for 17 minutes or until they start to smell and appear done.